Removing the processor
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the
steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside
your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Topics:
• Prerequisites
• Procedure
Prerequisites
1 Remove the computer cover.
2 Remove the front bezel.
3 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 6 in “Removing the optical drive”.
4 Remove the memory modules.
5 Remove the fan shroud.
6 Remove the thermal-cooling assembly.
Procedure
1 Locate the processor on the system board.
2 Press the release-lever down and then pull it outwards to release it from the securing tab.
3 Pull up the release-lever completely to unlock the processor.
4 Gently lift the processor and remove it from the processor socket.
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