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Removing the Processor
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After
Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Processors are extremely fragile. Handle the processor only by the
edges and do not touch the metal pins.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the back cover. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 19.
2 Remove the system-board shield. See "Removing the System-Board Shield" on
page 31.
3 Remove the processor heat-sink. See "Removing the Processor Heat-Sink" on
page 79
Procedure
1 Press the release-lever down and then pull it outwards to release it from the
securing tab.
2 Extend the release-lever completely to open the processor cover.
3 Gently lift the processor and remove it from the processor socket.
1 release lever 2 processor cover
3 securing tab 4 processor
1 42 3
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