Dell OptiPlex XE (Early 2010) - Manual (Page 28)

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Heat Sink and Processor
Dell™ OptiPlex™ XE Service Manual— Small Form Factor
Removing the Heat Sink and Processor
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer .
2. Disconnect the fan cables from the system board.
3. Release the 12V power cable from its routing clip.
4. Loosen the captive screws that secure the heat-sink assembly to the system board.
5. Remove the heat-sink assembly from the computer.
6. Slide the cover release latch from under the cover latch and pull back the cover release latch to release the processor cover.
7. Lift the processor cover.
8. Remove the processor from its socket on the system board.
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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