Removing The Processor; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell Inspiron 3847 Owner's Manual

Removing the Processor

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
"After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For more safety best practices,
see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Processors are fragile. Handle the processor only by the edges and do
not touch the metal pins.

Prerequisites

1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 12.
2 Remove the processor fan and heat sink. See "Removing the Processor Fan and
Heat Sink Assembly" on page 42.

Procedure

1 Press the release-lever down and then pull it outwards to release it from the
securing tab.
2 Extend the release-lever completely to open the processor cover.
3 Gently lift the processor and remove it from the processor socket.
1 release lever
3 processor cover
5 processor
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2 securing tab
4 socket
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