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Processor, Replacing the processor – Dell OptiPlex 170L User Manual

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Processor

Dell™ OptiPlex™ 170L User's Guide

 

Replacing the Processor

 

1.

 

Follow the procedures in "

Before You Begin

."

2.

 

Disconnect the cooling fan power cable from the FAN connector on the system board (see "

System Board Components

").

3.

 

Disconnect the power cable from the 12VPOWER connector on the system board.

 

4.

 

Pull up and rotate the airflow shroud.

 

5.

 

Remove the heat sink:

a.

 

Press the tab on the green securing clip to remove the clip from the retention base.

 

 

CAUTION:

Before you begin this procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

CAUTION:

The heat sink can get very hot during normal operation. Be sure that the heat sink has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.

 

1  securing clip

 

2  tab