Dell Inspiron 5676 - 41 Removing the Processor; Prerequisites; Procedure

Removing the processor
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Topics:
• Prerequisites
• Procedure
Prerequisites
1 Remove the right-side cover.
2 Remove the processor fan.
Procedure
1 Lay the computer on the left side and locate the processor on the system board.
2 Press the release lever down and then push it away from the processor to release it from the tab.
3 Extend the release lever completely and open the processor cover.
4 Lift the processor o the processor socket.
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