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Dell™OptiPlex™745User'sGuide
Processor
Processor
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the fan shroud by lifting the fan shroud up and away from the computer.
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3. Remove the heat sink.
a. Remove the memory module closest to the heat sink (see Installing Memory).
b. Press the release lever on the retention base until the heat sink is released.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
NOTICE: When replacing the processor, do not touch the underside of the new processor.
NOTICE: When replacing the processor, do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket.
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fan shroud
CAUTION: The heat sink can get extremely hot. Ensure that the heat sink has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.