Personal Computer User Manual

Processor 99
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Processor
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information,
see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Do not perform the following steps unless you are familiar with
hardware removal and replacement. Performing these steps incorrectly could
damage your system board.
Removing the Processor
1 Follow the procedure in "Before Working on Your Computer" on page 9.
2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Mini Tower Computer
Cover" on page 19 or "Removing the Desktop Computer Cover" on
page 21).
WARNING: Despite having a plastic shield, the heat sink assembly may be very
hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for it to cool before touching it.
3 Remove the processor heat-sink assembly from the computer (see
"Removing the Processor Heat-Sink Assembly" on page 85).
NOTE: Unless a new heat sink is required for the new processor, reuse the
original heat sink assembly when you replace the processor.