OptiPlex 5090 Tower Service Manual

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Removing the processor

Prerequisites

Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
Remove the side cover.
Remove the fan duct.
Remove the processor fan and heat-sink assembly.

NOTE The processor might still be hot after the computer is shut down. Allow the processor to cool down before removing it.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the processor and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

This image displays the removal of the processor

Steps

Press down and push the release lever away from the processor to release it from the securing tab.
Lift the lever upward to lift the processor cover.
CAUTION When removing the processor, do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket.
Gently lift the processor from the processor socket.