Dell E33S001 Owner's Manual page 107

WARNING: The processor will be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the processor to
cool before removing it.
CAUTION: The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware that the release lever can spring up suddenly if
not firmly held.
Steps
1 Release the socket lever by pushing the lever down and out from under the tab on the processor shield.
2 Lift the lever upward until the processor shield lifts.
CAUTION: The processor socket pins are fragile and can be permanently damaged. Be careful not to bend the pins in the
processor socket when removing the processor out of the socket.
3 Lift the processor out of the socket.
NOTE: After removing the processor, place it in an antistatic container for reuse, return, or temporary storage. Do not touch
the bottom of the processor to avoid damage to the processor contacts. Touch only the side edges of the processor.
Figure 63. Opening and closing the processor shield
1 processor shield
3 socket lever
2 tab on the processor shield
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