Dell Vostro 230 (Early 2010) - Manual (Page 19)

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Heat Sink and Processor
Dell™ Vostro™ 230 Service Manual— Mini Tower
Removing the Heat Sink and Processor
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer .
2. Remove the cover .
3. Disconnect the heat sink cable from the system board.
4. Loosen the captive screws that secure the heat sink and fan assembly to the system board.
5. Lift the heat sink assembly and remove it from the computer. Lay the assembly on a clean work surface with the fan facing downward and the bottom
facing upward.
6. Press down and slide the lever to release the processor cover.
7. Lift the processor cover.
8. Carefully lift the processor to remove it from the socket and place it into an antistatic bag.
Replacing the Heat Sink and Processor
To replace the heat sink and processor, perform the above steps in reverse order.
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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.
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