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Dell XPS 420 (Late 2007) User Manual

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Removing and Installing Parts

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4 Remove the airflow shroud (see "Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud

Assembly" on page 148).

5 Push down and out on the socket release lever.
6 Lift the socket release lever and open the processor cover.

7 Remove the processor from the socket.

Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is
ready for the new processor.

Installing the Processor

NOTICE:

Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of

the computer.

1 Unpack the new processor.

NOTICE:

You must position the processor correctly in the socket to avoid

permanent damage to the processor and the computer when you turn on the
computer.

2 If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended, move it to that

position.

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processor cover

2

processor

3

socket

4

socket release lever

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4

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