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Replacing the Processor
Dell™ XPS™ 730/730X Service Manual
Removing the Processor
Installing 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.
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.
1. Follow the procedures in
Before You
2. Remove the computer cover (see
WARNING:
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. Disconnect the power cables from the ATX_POWER and ATX_CPU connectors (see
4. 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.
5. Press and push the release lever down and out to release it from the tab that secures it.
6. Open the processor cover, if applicable.
Removing the Processor
1 processor cover 2 processor
3 socket
4 release lever
CAUTION:
When removing or replacing the processor, do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any object to fall on the pins in the
socket.
7. Lift the processor to remove it from the socket, place it aside in a safe and secure place.
Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor.
8. Unpack the new processor, being careful not to touch the underside of the processor.
Begin.
Replacing the Computer
Cover).
System Board
Components) on the system board.
Replacing the Processor Fan
Assembly).
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