Removing The Processor - Dell OptiPlex 740 User Manual

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Dell™ Optiplex™ 740 Systems
User's Guide
Processor
Processor
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your
computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.

Removing the Processor

1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Loosen the captive screw on each side of the heat sink assembly.
CAUTION: Despite having a plastic shield, the heat sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Be sure that it has had sufficient time
to cool before you touch it.
NOTICE: Before rotating the heat sink assembly upward, twist the assembly side to side to help break the thermal grease bond between the heat sink
and the processor. This is to prevent damage to the processor due to pulling the processor out of the socket while rotating the heat sink assembly
upward.
3. Rotate the heat sink assembly upward, and remove the assembly from the computer.
Lay the heat sink assembly down on its top, with the thermal grease facing upward.
1 heat sink assembly
NOTICE: Unless a new heat sink is required for the new processor, reuse the original heat sink assembly when you replace the processor.
4. Pull the release lever straight up until the processor is released.
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2 captive screw housing (2)