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4.
Open the computer
cover.
5. Disconnect the cooling fan power cable from the
6. Disconnect the +12-VDC
P2 DC power cable
7. Lift up the airflow shroud.
8. Remove the heat sink.
a. Press and lower the green lever on the retention mechanism until it is parallel to the system board.
NOTICE:
Gently rock the heat sink and then lift it to remove it.
9. Lift the heat sink away from the microprocessor.
NOTICE:
Do not discard the original heat sink unless you are installing a microprocessor upgrade kit from Dell. If you are not installing a microprocessor
upgrade kit from Dell, reuse the original heat sink and blower when you install your new microprocessor.
10. Pull the socket lever up straight up until the microprocessor is released.
The microprocessor uses a ZIF socket with a lever-type handle that secures or releases the microprocessor.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to bend any of the pins when you remove the microprocessor package from the ZIF socket. Bending the package pins can
permanently damage the microprocessor.
CR3F1 connector
on the system board.
from the
J4B1 connector
on the system board.
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