Precision 7960 Tower Service Manual

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Removing the processor

Prerequisites

Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
Remove the left-side cover.
Remove the 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.

Removing the processor

Steps

Using the four keying latches on processor carrier, remove the processor carrier from the heat-sink assembly.
Press the release lever down and then extend the release lever completely to release the processor from processor carrier.
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 slide the processor out of the processor carrier.