Removing The Processor And Heat Sink - Dell OptiPlex 330 User Manual

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.
1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Remove the cover of your computer (see
3. Disconnect the cables from the system board.
4. Remove the speaker from the chassis of the computer.
5. Replace the computer cover.
6. Turn on power to the computer.
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 and Heat Sink

1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Remove the computer cover (see
3. Carefully disconnect and move any cables that are routed over the heat sink assembly.
4. Rotate the clamp lever 180 degrees counter-clockwise to release the clamp grip from the bracket projection.
5. Release the clamp grip from the bracket projection on the opposite side.
CAUTION: Despite having a plastic shield, the heat sink assembly may become very hot during normal operation. Be sure that it has had sufficient
time to cool before you touch it.
NOTICE: A strong thermal grease bond may exist between the processor and heat sink. Do not use excessive force to separate the heat sink assembly
from the processor to avoid damaging the processor.
6. Rotate the heat sink assembly upward gently, and remove it from the computer. Lay the heat sink assembly down on its top, with the thermal grease
facing upward.
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