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Microprocessor/Heat Sink Assembly

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Microprocessor/Heat Sink Assembly heat sink front of computer microprocessor securing clip (hooks over tabs on the socket) microprocessor socket Figure 6-23. Microprocessor Securing-Clip Removal To remove the microprocessor/heat sink assembly, follow these steps: 1. Unlatch and rotate the power supply up until it locks (see Figure 6-14). 2. Remove the microprocessor securing clip from the microprocessor/heat sink assembly. WARNING: The microprocessor chip can get extremely hot during system operations. Be sure the chip has had sufficient time to cool before touching it. Press down on the folded part of the clip with a small screwdriver to release the clip. 3. Push outward and then upward on the microprocessor-socket release lever to rotate the lever to its fully vertical position (see Figure 6-24). 4. Lift the microprocessor/heat sink assembly out of its socket. Removing and Replacing Parts on the Mini Tower Chassis 6-23

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Removing and Replacing Parts on the Mini Tower Chassis
6-23
Microprocessor/Heat Sink Assembly
Figure 6-23.
Microprocessor Securing-Clip Removal
To remove the microprocessor/heat sink assembly, follow these steps:
1.
Unlatch and rotate the power supply up until it locks (see Figure 6-14).
2.
Remove the microprocessor securing clip from the microprocessor/heat
sink assembly.
Press down on the folded part of the clip with a small screwdriver to release
the clip.
3.
Push outward and then upward on the microprocessor-socket release
lever to rotate the lever to its fully vertical position (see Figure 6-24).
4.
Lift the microprocessor/heat sink assembly out of its socket.
WARNING:
The microprocessor chip can get extremely hot during
system operations. Be sure the chip has had sufficient time to cool
before touching it.
microprocessor securing clip
(hooks over tabs on the socket)
heat sink
microprocessor socket
front of computer