Installing The Processor - Dell XPS 720 H2C Owner's Manual

1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Remove the computer cover (see
3. Disconnect the power cables from the POWER1 and POWER2 connectors (see
4. Remove the liquid cooling assembly (see
5. Push down and out on the socket release lever.
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.
3. Align the pin-1 corner of the processor and socket.
1 processor cover
Begin.
Removing the Computer Cover).
Removing the Liquid Cooling
2 processor
2 processor
System Board Components) on the system board.
Assembly).
3 socket
3 socket