Dell R300 owner manual If applicable, disconnect the SAS cable connector on the expansion card

4If applicable, disconnect the SAS cable connector on the expansion card.

5Remove the system board shroud. See "Removing the System Board Shroud" on page 71.

6Position your thumb firmly over the 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 3-20.

7Gently lift the heat sink off of the processor and set the heat sink aside.

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

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