Removing The Processor; Prerequisites; Procedure - Dell XPS 8700 Owner's Manual

Removing the Processor

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After
Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Processors are fragile. Handle the processor only by the edges and do
not touch the metal pins.

Prerequisites

1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 15.
WARNING: Despite having a plastic shield, the processor fan and heat-sink
assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Ensure that it has had
sufficient time to cool before you touch it.
NOTE: Unless a new processor fan and heat-sink assembly is required for the
new processor, reuse the original processor fan and heat-sink assembly when
you replace the processor.
2 Remove the processor fan and heat-sink. See "Removing the Processor Fan and
Heat-Sink" on page 62.

Procedure

1 Press the release-lever down and then pull it outwards to release it from the
securing tab.
2 Extend the release-lever completely to open the processor cover.
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