Processor; Removing The Processor; Installing The Processor - Dell Alienware Area-51m R2 Service Manual

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Processor

Removing the processor

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the wireless card.
5. Remove the solid-state drive from M.2 slot
6. Remove the rear-I/O
7. Remove the computer
8. Remove the heat-sink
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the processor and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Push down on the lever on the processor cover and move it away from the processor.
2. Pull the lever back to open the processor cover.
3. Lift the processor straight up to remove it from the system board.

Installing the processor

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the processor and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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