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1 processor

2 release lever

3 socket

NOTICE: Be careful not to bend any of the pins when you remove the processor. Bending the pins can permanently damage the processor.

8Remove the processor from the socket.

Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor.

NOTICE: After removing the processor, be careful not to get any thermal grease on the processor pins. Thermal grease on the pins can permanently damage the processor.

Installing the Processor

NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer.

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 101.

NOTICE: Be careful not to bend any of the pins when you unpack the processor. Bending the pins can permanently damage the processor.

2Unpack the new processor, being careful not to bend any of the processor pins.

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Dell 531S owner manual Installing the Processor