Dell OptiPlex 330 User Manual page 251

1 processor cover
3 processor
5 center cover latch
7 front alignment-notch
9 rear alignment-notch
NOTICE:
To avoid damage, ensure that the processor aligns properly with the
socket, and do not use excessive force when you install the processor.
6 Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is
positioned correctly.
7 When the processor is fully seated in the socket, close the processor cover.
Ensure that the tab on the processor cover is positioned underneath the
center cover latch on the socket.
8 Pivot the socket release lever back toward the socket, and snap it into place
to secure the processor.
9 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink.
NOTICE:
Ensure that you apply new thermal grease. New thermal grease is critical
for ensuring adequate thermal bonding, which is a requirement for optimal
processor operation.
10 Apply the new thermal grease to the top of the processor.
NOTICE:
Ensure that the floppy drive and audio cables are not routed so that they
are pinched when the heat sink assembly is installed.
11 Install the heat sink assembly:
Place the heat sink assembly back onto the heat-sink assembly bracket.
a
Rotate the heat sink assembly down towards the computer base and
b
tighten the two captive screws.
NOTICE:
Ensure that the heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure.
2 tab
4 processor socket
6 release lever
8 socket and processor pin-1 indicator
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