Replacing the processor
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Before working inside your computer
computer, follow the instructions in
. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance
CAUTION: If either the processor or the heat sink is replaced, use the
thermal grease provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity
is achieved.
NOTE: A new processor ships with a thermal pad in the package. In
some cases, the processor may ship with the thermal pad attached to
it.
Procedure
1
Ensure that the release lever on the processor socket is fully extended and
the processor cover is fully open.
CAUTION: Position the processor correctly in the processor
socket to avoid permanent damage to the processor.
2
Align the pin-1 corner on the processor with the pin-1 corner on the
processor socket, and then place the processor in the processor socket.
CAUTION: Ensure that the processor-cover notch is positioned
underneath the alignment post.
3
When the processor is fully seated in the socket, close the processor cover.
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