Removing The Processor - Dell Vostro 3888 Service Manual

Steps
1. Align the screw holes on the processor fan and heat-sink assembly with the screw holes on the system board.
2. Tighten the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat-sink assembly to the system board.
3. Connect the processor-fan cable to the connector on the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the Side cover.
2. Follow the procedure in After working on your computer.
Processor

Removing the processor

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the Side cover.
3. Remove the Processsor fan and
NOTE: The processor might still be hot after the computer is shut down. Allow the processor to cool down before
removing it.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the processor and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
heat-sink.
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