Removing The Processor - Dell OptiPlex GX60 System User's Manual

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Processor
Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX60 Systems User's Guide
Removing the Processor
Installing the Processor
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.

Removing the Processor

1. Follow the procedures in "Before You
2. Disconnect the cooling fan power cable from the
3. Disconnect the power cable from the
4. Lift up the airflow shroud.
CAUTION: The heat sink can get very hot during normal operation. Be sure that the heat sink has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.
5. Remove the heat sink:
a. Press and lower the green lever on the retention mechanism until it is parallel to the system board.
b. Gently rock the heat sink and then slightly twist it as you lift it from the processor.
Begin."
FAN connector on the system board.
12VPOWER connector on the system board.
safety instructions.