Figure 6-12. Securing Clip
6.
Remove the heat sink.
7.
Pull the socket release lever straight up until the microprocessor is released (see
Figure 6
-13
).
8.
Lift the microprocessor out of the socket and leave the release lever up so that the socket is ready for the new microprocessor.
Figure 6-13. Removing the Microprocessor
9.
Unpack the new microprocessor.
If any of the pins on the microprocessor appear bent, see "
Getting Help
," for instructions on obtaining technical assistance from Dell.
10.
Align the pin-1 corner of the microprocessor (see
Figure 6
-14
) with the pin-1 corner of the microprocessor socket.
Identify the pin-1 corner of the microprocessor by locating the tiny gold triangle that extends from one corner of the large central rectangular area. The gold
maintain proper thermal conditions.
WARNING:
The microprocessor chip and heat sink can become extremely hot. Be sure the microprocessor has had sufficient time to cool before
handling.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to bend any of the pins when removing the microprocessor chip. Bending the pins can permanently damage the
microprocessor chip.
NOTE:
Identifying the pin-1 corners is critical to positioning the microprocessor correctly.
