Dell OptiPlex Gxi - Manual (Page 83)

Installing System Board Options 6-9
Figure 6-12. Installing the Microprocessor
Chip
8. Unpack the heat sink included in your upgrade
kit.
Peel the release liner from the adhesive tape that is
attached to the bottom of the heat sink.
9. Place the heat sink on top of the microprocessor
chip (see Figure 6-13).
Figure 6-13. Installing the Heat Sink
10. Replace the heat sink securing clip.
Orient the clip as shown in Figure 6-13, and hook the
unfolded end of the clip over the tab on the edge of
the socket facing the right side of the computer. Then
press down on the folded end of the clip to snap the
clip over the tab on the left side of the socket.
pin-1 corners of
chip and socket
aligned
1
2
heat sink
microprocessor
chip
microprocessor socket
clip