Dell Dimension 3100C Service Manual - Page 34
Installing the Processor
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3. Rotate the heat sink and fan shroud assembly upward, and remove it from the computer. 1 heat sink and fan shroud assembly 2 captive screw housings (2) 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 when you install your new processor. 4. Open the processor cover by sliding the release lever out from beneath the center cover latch on the socket. Then, pull the lever back to release the processor. 1 processor cover 2 processor 3 socket 4 center cover latch 5 release lever 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. 5. Gently remove the processor from the socket. Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor. Installing the Processor NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer. 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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