Dell OptiPlex 5080 Tower Service Manual - Page 36

Processor, Removing the processor

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Processor Removing the processor Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the side cover. 3. Remove the fan duct. 4. Remove the processor fan and heat-sink assembly. NOTE: The processor might still be hot after the computer is shut down. Allow the processor to cool down before removing it. About this task The following images indicate the location of the processor and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Press down and push the release lever away from the processor to release it from the securing tab. 36 Disassembly and reassembly

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Processor
Removing the processor
Prerequisites
1.
Follow the procedure in
before working inside your computer
.
2.
Remove the
side cover
.
3.
Remove the
fan duct
.
4.
Remove the
processor fan and heat-sink assembly
.
NOTE:
The processor might still be hot after the computer is shut down. Allow the processor to cool down before removing
it.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the processor and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1.
Press down and push the release lever away from the processor to release it from the securing tab.
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Disassembly and reassembly