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Dell™ Studio XPS™ 8000 Service Manual

  Chassis Fan

  Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.

WARNING: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed.

CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty.

Chassis Fan

Removing the Chassis Fan

CAUTION: Do not touch the fan blades when you are removing the chassis fan. This could damage the fan.

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
   
   
2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
   
   
3. Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the system board connector (see System Board Components).
   
   
4. Remove the four screws that secure the chassis fan to the chassis.
   
   
5. Slide and lift the chassis fan away from the computer as shown in the illustration.
   
   

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screws (4)

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chassis fan

Replacing the Chassis Fan

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
   
   
2. Align the screw holes in the chassis fan with the screw holes in the chassis.
   
   
3. Replace the four screws that secure the chassis fan to the chassis.
   
   
4. Connect the chassis fan cable to the system board connector (see System Board Components).
   
   
5. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
   
   

Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly

WARNING: Despite having a plastic shield, the processor fan and heat sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Ensure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.

CAUTION: The processor fan and heat sink assembly is a single unit. Do not try to remove the fan separately.

Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
   
   
2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
   
   
3. Disconnect the processor fan cable from the system board connector (see System Board Components).
   
   
4. In diagonal order, loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat sink assembly to the chassis.
   
   

CAUTION: When you remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly, lay it upside down or on its side to avoid damaging the heat sink thermal interface.

5. Lift the processor fan and heat sink assembly out of the computer.
   
   

1	system board connector	2	processor fan and heat sink assembly
3	captive screws (4)

Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin
   
   
2. Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink.
   
   

CAUTION: Ensure that you apply new thermal grease. New thermal grease is critical for ensuring adequate thermal bonding, which is a requirement for optimal processor operation.

3. Apply new thermal grease to the top of the processor.
   
   
4. Align the four captive screws on the processor fan and heat sink assembly with the screw holes on the system board.
   
   
5. In diagonal order, tighten the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat sink assembly.
   
   
6. Connect the processor fan and heat sink assembly cable to the system board connector (see System Board Components).
   
   
7. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
   
   
8. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
   
   

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