Processor; Removing The Processor - Dell INSPIRON 530 DCMF Owner's Manual

3 Connect the processor fan/heat sink assembly cable to the CPU_FAN
system board connector (see "System Board Components" on page 104).
4 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on
page 160).
5 Connect your computer and devices to an electrical outlet, and turn them on.

Processor

CAUTION:
safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

Removing the Processor

1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 99.
2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 101).
CAUTION:
hot during normal operation. Be sure that it has had sufficient time to cool before
you touch it.
3 Remove the processor fan/heat sink assembly from the computer (see
"Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly" on page 150).
NOTICE:
original heat sink assembly when you replace the processor.
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Removing and Installing Parts
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
Despite having a plastic shield, the heat sink assembly may be very
Unless a new heatsink is required for the new processor, reuse the