Dell DL2100 owner manual Removing the Processor Socket-release lever, Processor shield

CAUTION: The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware that the release lever can spring up suddenly if not firmly grasped.

9Position your thumb firmly over the processor socket-release lever and release the lever from the locked position by pushing down and pulling out from under the tab. Rotate the lever 90 degrees upward until the processor is released from the socket. See Figure 3-28.

10Use the tab on the processor shield to rotate processor shield upward and out of the way. See Figure 3-28.

Figure 3-28. Removing the Processor

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1	socket-release lever	2	processor
3	processor shield	4	ZIF socket

CAUTION: Be careful not to bend any of the pins on the ZIF socket when removing the processor. Bending the pins can permanently damage the system board.

11Carefully, lift the processor out of the socket and leave the release lever up so that the socket is ready for the new processor.

After removing the processor, place it in an antistatic container for reuse, return, or temporary storage. Do not touch the bottom of the processor. Touch only the side edges of the processor.

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