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Microprocessor/Heat Sink Assembly, Microprocessor Removal

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Microprocessor/Heat Sink Assembly microprocessor securing clip heat sink microprocessor-socket release lever thermal interface pad (attached to underside of heat sink) pin-1 corner of socket microprocessor front of computer Figure 4-13. Microprocessor Removal right tab To remove the microprocessor/heat sink assembly, follow these steps: 1. Remove the microprocessor securing clip from the microprocessor/heat sink assembly (see Figure 4-14). 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. 4-14 Dell OptiPlex N Systems Service Manual

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Dell OptiPlex N Systems Service Manual
Microprocessor/Heat Sink Assembly
Figure 4-13.
Microprocessor Removal
To remove the microprocessor/heat sink assembly, follow these steps:
1.
Remove the microprocessor securing clip from the microprocessor/heat
sink assembly (see Figure 4-14).
Press down on the folded part of the clip with a small screwdriver to release
the clip.
WARNING:
The microprocessor chip can get extremely hot during
system operations. Be sure the chip has had sufficient time to cool
before touching it.
heat sink
microprocessor securing clip
thermal interface pad
(attached to underside
of heat sink)
microprocessor
pin-1 corner
of socket
right tab
microprocessor-socket
release lever
front of computer