Removing the processor – Dell XPS/Dimension XPS Gen 2 User Manual
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2.
Open the computer cover.
3.
Remove the processor airflow shroud
.
If you are replacing a processor, follow steps 4, 5, and 6 in "
."
4.
If the release lever is not extended to the release position, move it to that position.
5.
Align pin-1 (the imprinted corner) of the processor and pin-1 of the socket.
6.
Carefully set the processor in the socket and press it down lightly to seat it.
7.
Rotate the release lever back toward the system board until it snaps into place, securing the processor.
8.
Install the heat sink:
a.
Insert the notched end of the heat sink onto the end of the retention base that is opposite the hinge.
b.
Lower the heat sink until it fits securely in the base.
c.
When the heat sink is secured, pivot the retention module clip back until the tab snaps into place to secure the heat sink.
9.
If you installed a processor replacement kit from Dell, return the original heat sink assembly and processor to Dell in the same package in which your
replacement kit was sent.
10.
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11.
Close the computer cover
.
12.
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Removing the Processor
1.
Follow the instructions in "
Before You Begin
."
2.
Open the computer cover.
3.
Remove the processor airflow shroud
.
4.
Remove the processor heat sink:
NOTICE:
You must position the processor correctly in the socket to avoid permanent damage to the processor and the computer.
NOTICE:
Processor pins are delicate. To avoid damage, ensure that the processor aligns properly with the socket, and do not use excessive force when
you install the processor.
NOTICE:
To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
NOTE:
It is recommended that only a technically knowledgeable person perform this procedure.
CAUTION:
The processor can get very hot during normal operation. Ensure that the processor has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.