Removing The Processor - Dell Inspiron 535 Service Manual

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Processor
Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual
Removing the Processor
Replacing the Processor
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.
WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
WARNING: Do not operate your equipment with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.)
removed.
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. For technical service, see the Setup Guide.
Removing the Processor
1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Remove the computer cover (see
CAUTION: Despite having a plastic shield, the heat sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Be sure that it has had sufficient time
to cool before you touch it.
3. Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly from the computer (see
NOTE: Unless a new heat sink is required for the new processor, reuse the original heat sink assembly when you replace the processor.
4. Press and push the release lever down and out to release it from the tab that secures it.
5. Open the processor cover, if applicable.
Inspiron™ 535/537/545
1 processor cover 2 processor
3 socket 4 release lever
Inspiron 546
Begin.
Removing the Computer Cover).
Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly).