Dell Precision M6500 - Removing the Processor; Replacing the Processor

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Processor
DellPrecision™WorkstationM6500ServiceManual
Removing the Processor
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the access panel.
4. Remove the secondary hard drive.
5. Remove the hinge cover.
6. Remove the keyboard.
7. Remove the display assembly.
8. Remove the palm rest.
9. Remove the heat sink.
10. Turn the cam screw counter-clock wise until it comes to a stop to release the processor from the system board.
11. Carefully lift the processor straight up from the slot and remove the processor from the computer.
Replacing the Processor
To replace the processor, perform the above steps in reverse order.
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WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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