Dell 760 manual Installing the Processor

1	center cover latch	2	processor cover	3	processor
4	socket	5	release lever

6.Gently 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

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

CAUTION: 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.

1.Follow the procedures in Working on Your Computer.

2.Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).

3.Unpack the new processor, being careful not to touch the underside of the processor.

NOTE: You must position the processor correctly in the socket to avoid permanent damage to the processor and the computer when you turn on the computer.

4.If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended, move it to that position.

5.Orient the front and rear alignment-notches on the processor with the front and rear alignment-notches on the socket.

6.Align the pin-1 corners of the processor and socket.

1	processor cover	2	tab	3	processor
4	processor socket	5	center cover latch	6	release lever