Installing The Processor - Dell XPS 720 Owner's Manual

6 Lift the socket release lever and open the processor cover.
1 processor cover
4 socket release lever
7 Remove the processor from the socket.
Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new
processor.

Installing the Processor

NOTICE:
Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer.
1 Unpack the new processor.
NOTICE:
You must position the processor correctly in the socket to avoid permanent damage to the processor and
the computer when you turn on the computer.
2 If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended, move it to that position.
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2 processor
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3 socket
Removing and Installing Parts
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