Dell C6105 Processors

72 | Installing System Components

5 Replace the system-board assembly. See "Installing a System-Board

Assembly" on page 69.

6 Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn on the system,

including any attached peripherals.

Processors

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a cert ified service technician. You

should only perform troubleshooting and simpl e repairs as authorized in your

product documentation, or as directed by the o nline or telephone service and

support team. Damage due to servicing that is n ot authorized by Dell is not

covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safet y instructions that came with

the product.

1 Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and

disconnect the system from its electrical outlet.

2 Remove the system-board assembly. See "Removing a System-Board

Assembly" on page 68.

3 Remove the heat sink, see "Removing the Heat Sink" on page 70.

CAUTION: The processor is held in its socket un der strong pressure. Be aware

that the release lever can spring up suddenly if not firmly grasped.

4 Position your thumb firmly over the processor socket-release lever and

release the lever from the locked position. Rotate the lever 90 degrees

upward until the processor is released from the socket. See Figure 3-8.

5 Rotate the processor shield upward and out of the way. See Figure 3-8.

6 Lift the processor out of the socket and leave the socket-release lever

up so that the socket is ready for the new processor.

CAUTION: Be careful not to bend any of the pin s on the ZIF socket when removing

the processor. Bending the pins can permanently damage t he system board.