Dell Dimension 2100 System Reference Manual page 64

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10.
Replace the computer cover
peripherals to their electrical outlets and turn them on.
As the computer boots, it detects the presence of the new
microprocessor and automatically changes the system configuration
information in the system setup program.
11.
Enter the system setup program
Type and Processor Speedoptions correctly identify the newly installed
microprocessor.
Microprocessor
NOTICE: Be careful not to bend any of the pins when you remove the
microprocessor chip from its socket. Bending the pins can permanently
damage the microprocessor chip.
Your microprocessor socket is a zero insertion force (ZIF) socket with a lever-
type handle that secures the chip in (or releases it from) the socket.
1. To remove the chip, pull the microprocessor-socket release lever out to
unlock it and then straight up until the chip is released.
2. Remove the chip from the socket. Leave the release lever extended so
that the socket is ready for the new microprocessor.
NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the
back of the computer.
, and then reconnect your computer and
, and confirm that the Processor
1 Microprocessor chip
2 Release lever
3 Microprocessor socket

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