Dell 6100 Unpack the new microprocessor, Install the microprocessor in the socket see Fig- ure

8.Unpack the new microprocessor.

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

If any of the pins on the microprocessor appear bent, see Chapter 11, “Getting Help,” for instructions on obtaining technical assistance from Dell.

9.Make sure the release lever on the processor socket you are installing to is up so that the socket is ready for the new microprocessor.

10.Align the pin-1 corner of the microprocessor (see Figure 8-10) with the pin-1 corner of the micro- processor socket.

NOTE: Identifying the pin-1 corners is critical to positioning the microprocessor correctly.

Identify the pin-1 corner of the microprocessor by locating the notched corner, which also has a dot on the top of the microprocessor.

pin-1 corner (dot and notched corner)

Figure 8-10. Pin-1 Identification

11.Install the microprocessor in the socket (see Fig- ure 8-11).

CAUTION: Positioning the microprocessor incorrectly can permanently damage the chip and the computer when you turn on the system.

pin-1 corners of chip and socket aligned

Figure 8-11. Installing the Microprocessor

With the pin-1 corners of the socket and micro- processor aligned, set the microprocessor lightly in the socket and make sure all pins are matched with the correct holes in the socket. When the micro- processor is positioned correctly, it should drop down into the socket with minimal pressure.

CAUTION: When placing the microprocessor in the socket, be sure that all of the pins on the chip go into the corresponding holes of the socket. Be careful not to bend the pins.

When the microprocessor is fully seated in the socket, rotate the socket release lever back down until it snaps into place, securing the chip.

12.Place the new heat sink (with its bonded thermal interface pad) on top of the microprocessor (see Figure 8-12).

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