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106 Installing System Components
2
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect
the system from the electrical outlet.
3
Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 67.
4
Remove the fans. See "Removing a System Fan" on page 78
5
Remove the fan bracket. See "Removing the Fan Bracket" on page 81.
NOTICE: When you remove the heat sink, the possibility exists that the processor
might adhere to the heat sink and be removed from the socket. It is recommended
that you remove the heat sink while the processor is still warm.
NOTICE: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to remove
the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.
6
Press the blue tab on the end of one of the heat-sink retention levers to
disengage the lever, then lift the lever 90 degrees. See Figure 3-20.
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