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Microprocessor/Heat Sink Assembly, Microprocessor Securing-Clip Removal

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Microprocessor/Heat Sink Assembly press here to release clip microprocessor securing clip (hooks over tabs on the socket) Figure 4-17. Microprocessor Securing-Clip Removal To remove the microprocessor/heat sink assembly, follow these steps: 1. Remove the microprocessor securing clip from the microprocessor/heat sink assembly. Then remove the heat sink from the microprocessor chip. WARNING: The microprocessor/heat sink assembly can get extremely hot during system operations. Be sure the assembly 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. 2. Push outward and then upward on the microprocessor-socket release lever to rotate the lever to its fully vertical position (see Figure 4-18). 3. Lift the microprocessor chip out of its socket. 4-18 Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Systems Service Manual

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Dell OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ Systems Service Manual
Microprocessor/Heat Sink Assembly
Figure 4-17.
Microprocessor Securing-Clip Removal
To remove the microprocessor/heat sink assembly, follow these steps:
1.
Remove the microprocessor securing clip from the microprocessor/heat
sink assembly. Then remove the heat sink from the microprocessor
chip.
Press down on the folded part of the clip with a small screwdriver to release
the clip.
2.
Push outward and then upward on the microprocessor-socket release
lever to rotate the lever to its fully vertical position (see Figure 4-18).
3.
Lift the microprocessor chip out of its socket.
WARNING: The microprocessor/heat sink assembly can get
extremely hot during system operations. Be sure the assembly has
had sufficient time to cool before touching it.
press here to
release clip
microprocessor
securing clip
(hooks over tabs
on the socket)