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Dell™ Optiplex™ 740 Systems

User's Guide

Processor

Processor

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.

Removing the Processor

1.Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

2.Loosen the captive screw on each side of the heat sink assembly.

CAUTION: Despite having a plastic shield, the heat sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Be sure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.

NOTICE: Before rotating the heat sink assembly upward, twist the assembly side to side to help break the thermal grease bond between the heat sink and the processor. This is to prevent damage to the processor due to pulling the processor out of the socket while rotating the heat sink assembly upward.

3.Rotate the heat sink assembly upward, and remove it from the computer.

Lay the heat sink assembly down on its top, with the thermal grease facing upward.

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heat sink assembly

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captive screw housings (2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

4. Pull the release lever straight up until the processor is released.

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Dell 740-DT, DCSM, DCCY, 740-MT manual Processor

740-DT, 740-MT, DCCY, 740, DCSM specifications

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