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Replacing the processor, Procedure

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Replacing the processor WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: If either the processor or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal grease provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved. NOTE: A new processor ships with a thermal pad in the package. In some cases, the processor may ship with the thermal pad attached to it. Procedure 1 Place the processor into the processor cover. 2 Align the tabs on the processor cover with the processor. 3 Slide the processor cover into the processor slot. 4 Press the left-release lever and right-release lever on the processor cover to secure the tab. 5 Place the processor shield. 90

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Replacing the processor
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and
follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer
. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions
in
After working inside your computer
. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance
.
CAUTION: If either the processor or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal grease provided in the kit to ensure
that thermal conductivity is achieved.
NOTE: A new processor ships with a thermal pad in the package. In some cases, the processor may ship with the
thermal pad attached to it.
Procedure
1
Place the processor into the processor cover.
2
Align the tabs on the processor cover with the processor.
3
Slide the processor cover into the processor slot.
4
Press the left-release lever and right-release lever on the processor cover to secure the tab.
5
Place the processor shield.
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