Dell XPS 8930 Service Manual - Page 72

Removing the processor, Prerequisites, Procedure

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42 Removing the processor NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1. Remove the right-side cover. 2. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the power-supply unit". 3. Remove the processor fan and heat-sink assembly. 4. Remove the blower and heat-sink assembly. (if installed) Procedure 1. Press the processor release-lever down and then pull it outwards to release it from the securing tab. 2. Extend the processor release-lever completely to open the processor cover. 3. Gently lift the processor and remove it from the processor socket. 72 Removing the processor

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Removing the processor
NOTE:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in
Before working inside your computer
. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in
After
working inside your computer
. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance
.
Prerequisites
1.
Remove the
right-side cover
.
2.
Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 2 in “
Removing the power-supply unit
”.
3.
Remove the
processor fan and heat-sink assembly
.
4.
Remove the
blower and heat-sink assembly
. (if installed)
Procedure
1.
Press the processor release-lever down and then pull it outwards to release it from the securing tab.
2.
Extend the processor release-lever completely to open the processor cover.
3.
Gently lift the processor and remove it from the processor socket.
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Removing the processor