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Processor
Removing the Processor
NOTICE:
Do not perform the following steps unless you are familiar with hardware removal and replacement. Performing these steps incorrectly could
damage your system board. For technical service, see "Contacting Dell" in the Owner's Manual.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
1. Follow the procedures in
"Before You
CAUTION:
To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
2. Open the
computer
cover.
CAUTION:
The heat-sink assembly can get very hot during normal operation. Be sure that the assembly has had sufficient time to cool before you
touch it.
NOTICE:
Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.
3. Remove the
heat-sink
assembly.
4. Open the processor cover.
NOTICE:
Carefully remove the processor from the socket to avoid permanent damage to the processor.
5. To remove the processor from the socket, lift the processor vertically in one motion.
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 corners of the processor and socket.
Begin."
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