Dell GX60 manual Removing the Processor

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Processor

Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX60 Systems User's Guide

Removing the Processor

Installing the Processor

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

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.

Removing the Processor

1.Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."

2.Disconnect the cooling fan power cable from the FAN connector on the system board.

3.Disconnect the power cable from the 12VPOWER connector on the system board.

4.Lift up the airflow shroud.

CAUTION: The heat sink can get very hot during normal operation. Be sure that the heat sink has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.

5.Remove the heat sink:

a.Press and lower the green lever on the retention mechanism until it is parallel to the system board.

b.Gently rock the heat sink and then slightly twist it as you lift it from the processor.