Replacing The Processor; Procedure - Alienware Area-51 R3 Threadripper Edition Service Manual

Replacing 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.
CAUTION: If either the processor or the heat sink is replaced, use the
thermal grease provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity
is achieved.
NOTE: A new processor ships with a thermal pad in the package. In
some cases, the processor may ship with the thermal pad attached to
it.

Procedure

1 Slide the processor cover into the processor slot.
2 Press the left-release lever and right-release lever on the processor cover to
secure the tab.
3 Place the processor shield.
computer. After working inside your
After working inside your
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