Dell XE Removing the Heat Sink and Processor, Replacing the Heat Sink and Processor

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Heat Sink and Processor

Dell™ OptiPlex™ XE Service Manual—Small Form Factor

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Removing the Heat Sink and Processor

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1.Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2.Disconnect the fan cables from the system board.

3.Release the 12V power cable from its routing clip.

4.Loosen the captive screws that secure the heat-sink assembly to the system board.

5.Remove the heat-sink assembly from the computer.

6.Slide the cover release latch from under the cover latch and pull back the cover release latch to release the processor cover.

7.Lift the processor cover.

8.Remove the processor from its socket on the system board.

Replacing the Heat Sink and Processor

To replace the heat sink and processor, perform the above steps in reverse order.

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