Removing The Processor; Installing The Processor - Dell OptiPlex 755 User Manual

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CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located 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 chassis.

Removing the Processor

1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Remove the computer cover (see
3. Remove the heat sink assembly (see
NOTICE: Unless a new heat sink is required for the new processor, reuse the original heat sink assembly when you replace the processor.
4. Open the processor cover by sliding the release lever from under the center cover latch on the socket. Then pull the lever back to release the processor.
1 center cover latch
4 socket
NOTICE: When replacing the processor, do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket.
5. Gently 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.
NOTICE: When replacing the processor, do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket.
1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Remove the computer cover (see
Begin.
Removing the Computer Cover).
Removing the Heat Sink Assembly).
2 processor cover
5 release lever
Begin.
Removing the Computer Cover).
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