Dell Inspiron 3471, Service Manual

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Removing the processor
NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After
working inside your computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance .
Prerequisites
1. Remove the computer cover .
2. Remove the front bezel .
3. Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 6 in “ Removing the optical drive ”.
4. Remove the memory modules .
5. Remove the fan shroud .
6. Remove the thermal-cooling assembly .
Procedure
1. Locate the processor on the system board.
2. Press the release-lever down and then pull it outwards to release it from the securing tab.
3. Pull up the release-lever completely to unlock the processor.
4. Gently lift the processor and remove it from the processor socket.
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