Replacing the processor – Dell Inspiron 660s (Early 2012) User Manual

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Processor

Procedure

1 Press down and push the release lever away from the processor to release it

from the securing tab.

2 Extend the release lever completely to open the processor cover.

CAUTION:

When removing the processor, do not touch any of the pins inside the

socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket.

3 Open the processor cover and gently lift the processor from the processor

socket.

Replacing the Processor

Procedure

1 Unpack the new processor, being careful not to touch the underside of

the processor.

CAUTION:

You must position the processor correctly in the processor socket to

avoid damage to the processor.

2 If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended, move it to that

position.

3 Orient the alignment notches on the processor with the alignment tabs on

the socket.

1

securing tab

2

release lever

3

processor

2

1

3

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