Removing The Processor; Prerequisites; Procedure - Alienware Area-51 R2 Service Manual

Removing the Processor

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the
safety information that shipped with your computer and
follow the steps in
After working inside your computer, follow the instructions
in After Working Inside Your
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Prerequisites

1
Remove the
2 Remove both the left and right side-panels. See
Panels".
3 Remove the

Procedure

WARNING: The processor might still be hot after the
computer is shut down. Allow the processor to cool down
before removing it.
1 Lay the computer on the left side.
2
Press down and push the left-release lever away from the processor to
release it from the securing tab.
3
Press down and push the right-release lever away from the processor to
release it from the securing tab.
4
Extend the right-release lever completely to open the processor cover.
CAUTION: When removing the processor, do not touch
any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to
fall on the pins in the socket.
Before Working Inside Your
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