Dell PRECISION 530 User Manual
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Removing and Installing Parts
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CAUTION:
Before you perform this procedure, see "
NOTICE:
Before disconnecting a device from the computer, wait 10 to 20
seconds after disconnecting the computer from its electrical outlet. Before
removing a component from the system board, verify that the standby power
light on the system board has turned off. To locate this light, see "
" or the interior service label.
1
Remove the microprocessor airflow shroud
.
2
Remove the
:
a
For each of the metal clips that secure the heat sink to the
microprocessor, press down on the clip’s latch to release it from
the heat-sink retention base. Then lift the clip away from the heat
sink (see the following figure).
b
Lift the heat sink away from the microprocessor.
NOTE:
If you are upgrading your microprocessor, keep your original
microprocessor heat sink and securing clips for future trouble-shooting.
NOTE:
Your microprocessor upgrade kit should include a replacement
microprocessor heat sink and two replacement securing clips.
NOTICE:
If you are
not installing a microprocessor upgrade kit from Dell,
reuse the original heat sink and securing clips when replacing the
microprocessor.