Dell OptiPlex 960 Service Manual page 104

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Dell™ Optiplex™ 960 Mini Tower/Desktop/Small Form Factor Service Manual
Processor
Processor
CAUTION: 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.
NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your
computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.
Removing the Processor
1. Perform the procedure Before Working on Your
2. Remove the hard drive shroud assembly (see
3. Remove the optical drive (see
4. If an internal wireless card is installed, unplug the card from the system board and move it and the wireless card cable away from the fan shroud (see
Internal Wireless Card - Removal).
5. Remove all cables routed through guides on the fan shroud.
6. Disconnect the two fan cables from the system board (see
7. Loosen the two captive screw on each side of the heatsink assembly and lift the assembly out of the chassis.
1 heatsink assembly
3 fan cable connectors (2)
CAUTION: The heatsink assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Be sure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.
NOTICE: Unless a different heatsink is required for the new processor, reuse the original heatsink assembly after you replace the processor.
8. Open the processor cover by sliding the release lever from under the center cover latch on the socket. Then, pull the lever back to release the
processor.
Computer.
Removing the Hard Drive and Shroud
Removing an Optical Drive).
System Board
2 captive screw housing (4)
Assembly).
Components).