Dell Inspiron Small Desktop 3647 Inspiron 3647 Owners Manual - Page 41

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 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Processors are fragile. Handle the processor only by the edges and do not touch the metal pins. WARNING: Despite having a plastic shield, the processor fan and heat-sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Ensure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it. Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 12. 2 Remove the fan shroud. See "Removing the Fan Shroud" on page 14. 3 Remove the processor fan and heat sink. See "Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly" on page 39. Procedure 1 Press down and push the release lever away from the processor to release it from the securing tab. 2 Extend the release-lever completely to open the processor cover. 3 Open the processor cover and gently lift the processor from the processor socket. NOTE: Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor. 1 1 release lever 3 processor 3 2 2 securing tab Removing the Processor | 41