Dell 755 manual Installing the Processor

NOTICE: Unless a new heat sink is required for the new processor, reuse the original heat sink assembly when you replace the processor.

6Open the processor cover by sliding the release lever from under the center cover latch on the socket. Then, pull the lever back to release the processor.

NOTICE: When replacing the processor, do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket.

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7Gently remove the processor from the socket.

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

Installing the Processor

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

NOTICE: When replacing the processor, do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket.

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 21.

2Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 27).

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