Dell Vostro 320 (Mid 2009) - Manual (Page 31)

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Processor
Dell™ Vostro™ 320 Service Manual
Removing the Processor
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1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer .
2. Remove the front panel .
3. Remove the internal panel .
4. Remove the I/O cover .
5. Remove the hinged stand .
6. Remove the optical drive .
7. Remove the back cover .
8. Remove the back metal-shield .
9. Remove the system-board shield .
10. Remove the heat sink .
11. Release the processor cover:
a. Press the release lever down and out of the tab that secures it;
b. Lift the release lever to release the processor cover.
12. Lift the processor cover.
13. Carefully lift the processor straight up from the processor socket and place it on a clean, flat surface.
Replacing the Processor
To replace the processor, perform the above steps in reverse order.
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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.