Dell 200, 6100 manual Remove the appropriate modules, Remove the heat sink

4.Remove the appropriate modules.

Hold the module by the corners where the handles are and carefully pull the module out until the edge connectors are free from the system board connector.

NOTE: Be careful not to touch components or gold edge connectors on the module.

5.If you are removing an old microprocessor, remove the metal clip that secures the heat sink to the microprocessor socket. If you are only adding microprocessors, go to step 8.

CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a microprocessor unless you intend to remove the microprocessor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.

WARNING: The microprocessor and heat sink can get extremely hot. Be sure the micro- processor has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.

Press down slightly and then out on the folded part of the clip with a small screwdriver to release the clip (see Figure 8-8).

press here to release clip

microprocessor securing clip hooks over tabs on front and back of socket

Figure 8-8. Microprocessor Securing Clip

6.Remove the heat sink.

The thermal interface pad is bonded to the heat sink and will remain attached to the old heat sink.

7.Remove the microprocessor from the socket.

CAUTION: Be careful not to bend any of the pins when removing the microprocessor from its socket. Bending the pins can permanently damage the microprocessor.

To remove the microprocessor, pull the socket release lever straight up until the microprocessor is released (see Figure 8-9). Then lift the chip out of the socket. Leave the release lever up so that the socket is ready for the new microprocessor.

microprocessor chip

microprocessor socket

release lever

Figure 8-9. Removing the Microprocessor

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