Dell OptiPlex 7080 Tower, Service Manual

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CAUTION: When removing the processor, do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall
on the pins in the socket.
3. Gently lift the processor from the processor socket.
Installing the processor
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the processor and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
1. Ensure that the release lever on the processor socket is fully extended in the open position.
2. Align the notches on the processor with the tabs on the processor socket and place the processor in the processor socket.
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