Installing The Processor - Dell Dimension C521 Service Manual

1 heat sink assembly
NOTICE: Unless a new heatsink is required for the new processor, reuse the original heat sink assembly when you replace the processor.
4. Pull the release lever straight up until the processor is released.
1 processor 2
NOTICE: Be careful not to bend any of the pins when you remove the processor from the socket. Bending the pins can permanently damage the
processor.
5. 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, and go to
NOTICE: After removing the processor, be careful not to get any thermal grease on the processor pins. Thermal grease on the pins can permanently
damage the processor.

Installing the Processor

NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer.
NOTICE: Be careful not to bend any of the pins when you replace the processor. Bending the pins can permanently damage the processor.
1. Follow the procedures in Before You
NOTICE: Be careful not to bend any of the pins when you unpack the processor. Bending the pins can permanently damage the processor.
2 captive screws (2)
release lever 3
Begin.
socket
Installing the Processor.