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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.
