Replacing The Processor; Procedure - Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R7 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
in After working inside your
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 Place the processor into the processor cover.
2 Align the tabs on the processor cover with the processor.
3 Slide the processor cover into the processor slot.
4 Press the left-release lever and right-release lever on the processor cover to secure the tab.
5 Place the processor shield.
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Before working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions