This 3D experience gives you the step by step process of replacing the Processor and a Dell Tower Plus EBT2250. The procedure will also include removing the Left side cover, Heat sink assembly and reinstalling them.
Removal
Left side cover
Identify the left side cover highlighted in blue.
Loosen the captive screw that secures the left side cover latch to the chassis.
Pull on the left side cover latch to release the left side cover from the chassis.
Remove and lift the left side cover from the chassis.
Heat sink assembly
Processor
Identify the processor highlighted in blue.
Press down and push the release lever away from the processor to release it from the securing tab.
Extend the release lever completely and open the processor cover.
Gently lift the processor from the processor socket.
Install
Processor
Identify the processor location highlighted in blue.
Ensure that the release lever on the processor socket is fully extended in the open position.
Align the notches on the processor with the tabs on the socket and place it on the socket.
The processor is in place, lower the release lever and secure it under the tab on the processor cover.
Heat sink assembly
Left side cover
Identify the side cover location highlighted in blue.
Slide the bottom edge of the left side cover into the chassis.
Push the left side cover into place.
Tighten the captive screw that secures the left side cover latch to the chassis.