Removing The Processor; Prerequisites; Procedure - Alienware Area-51 R3 Threadripper Edition 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
Before working inside your
computer, follow the instructions in
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Prerequisites

1 Remove the
2 Remove the left and right side-panels. See
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 In the order as indicated on the processor shield (3,2,1), loosen the captive
screws that secure the processor shield to the system board.
2 Open the processor shield.
3 Press down and push the left-release lever and right-release lever away
from the processor cover to release it from the securing tab.
stability foot.
processor liquid-cooling assembly
computer. After working inside your
After working inside your
"Removing the side
fan.
panels".
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