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Processor, Removing the processor – Dell OptiPlex 360 (Late 2008) User Manual

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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.

CAUTION:

Do not perform the following steps unless you are familiar with

hardware removal and replacement. Performing these steps incorrectly could
damage your system board.

Removing the Processor

1 Follow the procedure in "Before Working on Your Computer" on page 9.
2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Mini Tower Computer

Cover" on page 19 or "Removing the Desktop Computer Cover" on

page 21).

WARNING:

Despite having a plastic shield, the heat sink assembly may be very

hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for it to cool before touching it.

3 Remove the processor heat-sink assembly from the computer (see

"Removing the Processor Heat-Sink Assembly" on page 85).

NOTE:

Unless a new heat sink is required for the new processor, reuse the

original heat sink assembly when you replace the processor.