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Processor
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.
WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
WARNING: Do not operate your equipment with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets,
Removing the Processor
1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 11.
2Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 15).
CAUTION: Despite having a plastic shield, the processor fan and heat sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Be sure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.
3Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly from the computer (see "Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly" on page 51).
NOTE: Unless a new heat sink is required for the new processor, reuse the original processor fan and heat sink assembly when you replace the processor.
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