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Replacing the cooling fan/heat-sink assembly and, Microprocessor – Dell OptiPlex GX240 User Manual

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10

Remove the microprocessor from the socket.

11

Leave the release lever extended so that the socket is ready for the new
microprocessor.

Replacing the Cooling Fan/Heat-Sink
Assembly and Microprocessor

CAUTION:

Use a wrist grounding strap as explained in

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Precautionary Measures

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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.

2

Align pin-1 (the beveled 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.