CPU Liquid Cooler Removal
- 1.1 Tools Required
- 2 Step 1 - Remove Chassis panels to access CPU cooler assembly
- 3 Step 2 - Disconnect radiator fan cables, feed through cable-access cavity
- 4 Step 3 - Replace windowless chassis panel
- 5 Step 4 - Lay system on windowless panel with motherboard-side facing up, and unscrew radiator fan assembly
- 6 Step 5 - Unplug Liquid CPU Cooling Block power cable from Motherboard
- 7 Step 6 - Unscrew CPU Cooling Block from Motherboard and remove Liquid CPU Cooler assembly from system
- 8 Done.
Tools Required |
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Philips-head Screwdriver Preferebly thinner/narrow bit for smaller screws |
Step 1 - Remove Chassis panels to access CPU cooler assembly
Step 2 - Disconnect radiator fan cables, feed through cable-access cavity
Cut and remove zip ties if necessary.
Step 3 - Replace windowless chassis panel
Step 4 - Lay system on windowless panel with motherboard-side facing up, and unscrew radiator fan assembly
Step 5 - Unplug Liquid CPU Cooling Block power cable from Motherboard
Cut and remove zip ties if necessary.
Step 6 - Unscrew CPU Cooling Block from Motherboard and remove Liquid CPU Cooler assembly from system
Be sure no other Liquid CPU fan or cooling block cables are strapped to the chassis or other parts of the chassis.