Removing The Processor - Dell Dimension E520 Service Manual

Removing and Installing Parts: Dell Dimension E520 Service Manual
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
2. Remove the computer cover (see
3. If your computer includes a card retention mechanism, to secure the x16 card in place from the top:
a. Pivot the mechanism upward and gently squeeze in on the sides to release the mechanism from the two tab slots
holding it in place.
b. Set the retention mechanism aside.
4. Unhook the floppy drive cable from the clip on the processor shroud and move it out of the way.
1 floppy cable clip
4 release tabs (2)
5. Using a long Phillips screwdriver, loosen the two captive screws, one on each side of the plastic heat sink assembly
shield.
6. Rotate the heat sink assembly toward the rear of the computer, and then lift it from the computer.
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Before You Begin.
Front View of the
2 processor shroud
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3 card retention mechanism