Removing The Microprocessor - Dell OptiPlex GX240 User Manual

On the small form-factor and small desktop computers, remove the
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two screws on the blower to remove it from the heat sink.
NOTICE:
Do not discard the original heat sink and securing clips unless you
are installing a microprocessor upgrade kit from Dell. If you are
a microprocessor upgrade kit from Dell, reuse the original heat sink, blower,
and securing clips when installing your new microprocessor.
Discard the original heat sink and securing clips.
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Removing the Microprocessor

NOTICE:
Be careful not to bend any of the pins when you remove the
microprocessor from its socket. Bending the pins can permanently damage the
microprocessor.
Your microprocessor socket is a zero insertion force (ZIF) socket with a
lever-type handle that secures the microprocessor in, or releases it
from, the socket.
Pull the release lever straight up until the microprocessor is released,
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and then remove the microprocessor from the socket.
Leave the release lever extended so that the socket is ready for the new
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microprocessor.
not
installing
NOTE:
the blower; reuse the
blower. Your
microprocessor upgrade
kit from Dell includes only
a replacement heat sink
and two replacement
securing clips.
Installing Upgrades
Do not discard
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