Alienware Area-51 R3 Threadripper Edition Service Manual page 118

4 Slide the processor cover off the processor slot
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.
Figure 47. Removing the processor
1 screws (3)
3 release-levers (2)
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2 processor shield
4 processor slot