Removing The Processor - Dell XPS 410 Service Manual

7. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Processor
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
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.

Removing the Processor

1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Remove the computer cover (see
3. If your computer includes a card retention mechanism to secure the x16 card, press the release tab downward gently and then pivot the mechanism
upward.
4. Unhook the floppy drive cable from clips on processor shroud and move it out of the way.
1 heat-sink screws (2)
4 card retention mechanism
5. Use a long Phillips screwdriver to loosen the two captive screws, one on each side of the plastic heat- sink assembly shield.
CAUTION: The heat-sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Be sure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.
6. Rotate the heat-sink assembly toward the rear of the computer, and remove it from the computer.
Begin.
Removing the Computer Cover).
2 ribbon cable clips (2)
5 card retention door
3 release tab