CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "Safety First— For You and Your Computer."
NOTICE: Before disconnecting a device from the computer, wait 10 to 20 seconds after disconnecting the computer from its electrical outlet. Before removing a component from the system board, verify that the standby power light on the system board has turned off. To locate this light, see "System Board Components" or the interior service label.
1Remove the microprocessor airflow shroud.
2Remove the microprocessor heat sink:
a For each of the metal clips that secure the heat sink to the microprocessor, press down on the clip’s latch to release it from the
bLift the heat sink away from the microprocessor.
NOTE: If you are upgrading your microprocessor, keep your original microprocessor heat sink and securing clips for future
NOTE: Your microprocessor upgrade kit should include a replacement microprocessor heat sink and two replacement securing clips.
NOTICE: If you are not installing a microprocessor upgrade kit from Dell, reuse the original heat sink and securing clips when replacing the microprocessor.