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Ins ta l l i n g Up g r a d es
NOTE:
If your Dell microprocessor upgrade kit includes a replacement
voltage regulator module (VRM), follow the instructions in the documentation
that came with the upgrade kit.
CAUTION:
The processor can get very hot during system
operation. Be sure that the processor has had sufficient time to
cool before you touch it.
CAUTION:
Before you perform this procedure, see
For You and Your
Computer."
Turn off the computer and peripherals, disconnect them from their
1
electrical outlets, wait at least 5 seconds, and then
computer
cover.
Rotate the power supply
2
Remove the airflow shroud.
3
•
If your computer is a mini tower chassis, pull back the release tabs
on the top of the shroud and lift the shroud up until the anchor
tabs disengage from the chassis frame. See
Shroud (Mini Tower
the chassis.
•
If your computer is a desktop chassis, lift the shroud up until the
anchor tabs disengage from the chassis frame. See
Airflow Shroud (Desktop
out of the chassis.
away from the system board.
"Removing the Airflow
Chassis)." Then lift the airflow shroud out of
Chassis)." Then lift the airflow shroud
"Safety First—
remove the
"Removing the