Dell OptiPlex GX240 - Manual (Page 100)

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Installing the Microprocessor
NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the
back of the computer.
NOTICE: Be careful not to bend any of the pins when you unpack the
microprocessor. Bending the pins can permanently damage the microprocessor.
1 Unpack the new microprocessor.
If any of the pins on the microprocessor appear to be bent, see
“
Getting Help ” for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
2 Align the pin-1 corner of the microprocessor with the pin-1 corner of
the socket.
NOTE: You must identify the pin-1 corner to correctly position the
microprocessor.
1 release lever
2 microprocessor
3 ZIF socket
2
1
3