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Removing the processor – Dell Alienware Aurora User Manual

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CHAPTER 10: PROCESSOR

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1 processor cover

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processor

3 socket

4 release lever

5 tab

Removing the Processor

Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page

1.

6.

Remove the left side-panel (see “Removing the Left Side-Panel“ on page

2.

11).

WARNING: Despite having a plastic shield, the processor liquid-cooling

assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Ensure that it has

had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.

Remove the processor liquid-cooling assembly (see “Removing the

3.

Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly” on page 48).
Press and push the release lever down and out and release it from the tab

4.

that secures it.

CAUTION: When removing the processor, do not touch any of the pins

inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket.

Open the processor cover and gently lift the processor to remove it from the

5.

socket.
Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is

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ready for the new processor.