Processor; Removing The Processor - Dell OptiPlex Micro 7010 Owner's Manual

Processor

Removing the processor

Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in
2. Remove the side cover.
3. Remove the hard drive, if applicable.
4. Remove the speaker.
5. Remove the fan.
6. Remove the heat sink.
About this task
NOTE: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you
touch it.
NOTE: For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heat sink. The oils in your skin
can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.
The following image(s) indicate the location of the processor and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
64 Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
Before working inside your computer.