Dell XPS GEN 3 Personal Computer User Manual


 
Removing and Installing Parts 99
b
On the retention base locate the
tab opposite the power supply.
Press on the retention base tab
until the heat sink pops up
slightly.
c
Press out on the second retention
tab while lifting the heat sink up
and out of the retention base.
NOTICE: Lay the heat sink down on its
side.
NOTICE: If you are installing a processor
upgrade kit from Dell, discard the original
heat sink. If you are not installing a
processor upgrade kit from Dell, reuse the
original heat sink and blower when you
install your new processor.
6
Push down and out on the socket
release lever.
7
Open the processor cover.
heat sink
retention base
retention tab