Installing the processor – Dell Inspiron 531s (Mid 2007) User Manual

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Removing and Installing Parts

NOTICE:

Be careful not to bend any of the pins when you remove the processor.

Bending the pins can permanently damage the processor.

8 Remove the processor from the socket.

Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is
ready for the new processor.

NOTICE:

After removing the processor, be careful not to get any thermal grease

on the processor pins. Thermal grease on the pins can permanently damage
the processor.

Installing the Processor

NOTICE:

Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of

the computer.

1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 101.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to bend any of the pins when you unpack the processor.

Bending the pins can permanently damage the processor.

2 Unpack the new processor, being careful not to bend any of the processor pins.

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processor

2

release lever

3

socket

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3

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