Dell Precision 7920 Tower Owner's Manual

Removing the CPU

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the:
   1. side cover
   2. air shroud
   3. processor heat sink module
3. To remove the central processing unit (CPU):
   1. Hold the processor heat sink module upside down.
   2. Pry the two processor carrier latchs [1] from the processor heat sink module.
   3. Press the other two carrier latchs [2] of the processor carrier and remove it from the slot in the heat sink.
      
   4. Use a torx screwdriver to pry the CPU off the processor heat sink module. Place the blade between the clip and the CPU.
      NOTE:A flatbed screwdriver or plastic scribe can also be used as well.
   5. Unlatch the CPU from the two keying latches on the processor carrier and gently lift the CPU.
      NOTE:Avoid touching the CPU contacts with your fingers.