Replacing The Processor - Dell Studio XPS 435T / 9000 Service Manual

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Replacing the Processor
Dell Studio XPS™ 435T/9000 Service Manual
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Do not perform the following steps unless you are familiar with hardware removal and replacement. Performing these steps
incorrectly could damage your system board. To call for technical assistance, see the Setup Guide.
1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Remove the computer cover (see
WARNING: Despite having a plastic shield, the processor fan and heat sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Ensure that it has
had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.
3. Disconnect the power cables from the power connector for the processor (PWR2) and main power connector (PWR1) on the system board (see
Board Components).
4. Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly from the computer (see
NOTE: Unless a new heat sink is required for the new processor, reuse the original heat sink assembly when you replace the processor.
5. Press and push the release lever down and out to release it from the tab that secures it.
6. Open the processor cover.
1 processor cover 2 processor
3 socket 4 release lever
7. Lift up the processor to remove it from the socket, and place it aside in a safe and secure place.
Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor.
CAUTION: When removing or 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.
CAUTION: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer.
8. Unpack the new processor, be careful not to touch the underside of the processor.
Begin.
Replacing the Computer Cover).
Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink
System
Assembly).