Removing the Processor
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your computer and follow the steps in
inside your computer, follow the instructions in
safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1.
Remove the
stand
2.
Remove the
back
cover.
3.
Remove the
system-board
4.
Remove the
processor
5.
Remove the
processor
Procedure
1.
Press the release lever down on the processor cover and then pull it outwards to release it from the
tab that secures it.
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
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assembly.
shield.
heat-sink.
fan.
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2.
securing tab
4.
processor
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