Installing The Processor; System Board; Removing The System Board - Dell OptiPlex 7450 All-In-One Owner's Manual

CAUTION: The processor socket pins are fragile and can be permanently damaged. Be careful not to bend
the pins in the processor socket when removing the processor out of the socket.
c. Lift the processor out of the socket [3].
NOTE: After removing the processor, place it in an antistatic container for reuse, return, or temporary storage. Do
not touch the bottom of the processor to avoid damage to the processor contacts. Touch only the side edges of the
processor.

Installing the processor

1. Align the processor with the socket keys.
CAUTION: Do not use force to seat the processor. When the processor is positioned correctly, it engages
easily into the socket.
2. Align the pin-1 indicator of the processor with the triangle on the socket.
3. Place the processor on the socket such that the slots on the processor align with the socket keys.
4. Close the processor shield by sliding it under the retention screw.
5. Lower the socket lever and push it under the tab to lock it.
6. Install:
a. system fan
b. heat sink
c. memory
d. WLAN card
e. SSD card
f. system board shield
g. VESA mount bracket
h. cable cover
i. speaker
j. speaker cover
k. back cover
l. stand
7. Follow the procedure in

System board

Removing the system board

1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the:
a. stand
b. back cover
c. cable cover
40 Disassembly and reassembly
After working inside your
Before working inside your
computer.
computer.