Dell 4600C Installing the Microprocessor

10. Remove the two screws on the blower to remove it from the heat sink.
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11. Pull the release lever straight up until the microprocessor is released, and then remove the microprocessor from the socket.
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Installing the Microprocessor
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1. Unpack the new microprocessor.
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2. If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended, move it to that position.
3. Align the pin-1 corners of the microprocessor and socket.
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NOTICE: Do not discard the blower. You will reuse it. If you are installing a microprocessor upgrade kit from Dell, discard the original heat sink. If you
are not installing a microprocessor upgrade kit from Dell, reuse the original heat sink when you install your new microprocessor.
NOTICE: Be careful not to bend any of the pins when you remove the microprocessor from the socket. Bending the pins can permanently damage the
microprocessor.
NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer.
NOTICE: Be careful not to bend any of the pins when you unpack the new microprocessor. Bending the pins can permanently damage the
microprocessor. If any of the pins on the microprocessor appears to be bent, contact Dell for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
NOTICE: You must position the microprocessor correctly in the socket to avoid permanent damage to the microprocessor and the computer when you
turn on the computer.
NOTICE: When you place the microprocessor in the socket, ensure that all of the pins fit into the corresponding holes on the socket.