Figure 6-12. Installing The Microprocessor Chip; Figure 6-13. Installing The Heat Sink - Dell OptiPlex GXi Reference And Installation Manual

When the chip is fully seated in the socket, pivot the
microprocessor-socket release lever back toward the
socket until it snaps into place, securing the chip.
pin-1 corners of
chip and socket
aligned
Figure 6-12. Installing the Microprocessor
Chip
9. Unpack the heat sink included in your upgrade
kit.
Peel the release liner from the adhesive tape that is
attached to the bottom of the heat sink.
10. Place the heat sink on top of the microprocessor
chip (see Figure 6-13).

Figure 6-13. Installing the Heat Sink

11. Replace the heat sink securing clip.
Orient the clip as shown in Figure 6-13, and hook the
unfolded end of the clip over the tab on the top edge
of the socket. Then press down on the folded end of
the clip to snap the clip over the tab on the bottom
edge of the socket.
Installing System Board Options
clip
heat sink
microprocessor
chip
microprocessor socket
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