Installing Heat Sink Assembly; Processor; Removing The Processor - Dell OptiPlex 5055 Tower Owner's Manual

Installing heat sink assembly

1 Align the screws of the heat sink assembly with the holders on the system board.
2 Place the heat sink assembly on the processor.
3 Replace the captive screws (6+/-1) to secure the heat sink assembly to the system board.
NOTE: Tighten the screws based on the order given in the system board.
4 Connect the heat sink assembly cable to the connector on the system board.
5 Close the front panel door.
6 Install the:
a Front bezel
b Cover
7 Follow the procedure in

Processor

Removing the processor

1 Follow the procedure in
2 Remove the:
a Back cover
b Front bezel
3 Open the Front panel
4 Remove the: Heat sink assembly
5 To remove the processor:
a Release the socket lever by pushing the lever down and out from under the tab on the processor shield [1].
b Lift the lever upward and lift the processor shield [2].
c Lift the processor out of the socket [3].
CAUTION:
to bend the pins in the processor socket when removing the processor out of the socket.
After working inside your
Before working inside your
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Do not touch the processor socket pins, they are fragile and can be permanently damaged. Be careful not
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