Replacing The Processor - Dell XPS 625 Service Manual

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Replacing the Processor
Dell™ XPS™ 625 Service Manual
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Do not perform the following steps unless you are familiar with hardware removal and replacement. Performing these steps
incorrectly could damage your system board. For technical service, see the Setup Guide.
1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Remove the computer cover (see
3. Disconnect the power cables from the POWER1 and 12V_ATXP connectors (see
4. Remove the processor heat sink (see
5. Push down and out on the socket release lever and lift it up.
1 processor 2 socket release lever
3 socket
6. Remove the processor from the socket.
Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the processor to be replaced.
7. To replace the processor, align the pin-1 corner of the processor and socket.
1 release lever 2 processor
3 socket 4 processor pin-1 indicator
Begin.
Replacing the Computer Cover).
Replacing the Processor Heat
System Board Components) on the system board.
Sink).