Processor; Removing The Processor - Dell OptiPlex 3000 Small Form Factor Service Manual

Steps
1. Place the processor fan and heat-sink assembly on the system board and align the captive screws to the screw holes on the
system board.
2. Tighten the four captive screws that secure the heat stink to the system board.
3. Connect the processor-fan cable to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the disk-drive cage.
2. Install the front bezel.
3. Install the side cover.
4. Follow the procedure in

Processor

Removing the processor

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the side cover.
3. Remove the 2.5-inch
4. Remove the 3.5-inch
5. Remove the heat-sink and fan
6. Remove the disk-drive
NOTE: The processor may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you
touch it.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the processor and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
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