Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition R7 Service Manual

Procedure

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

In the order as indicated on the processor shield (3,2,1), loosen the captive screws that secure the processor shield to the system board.
Open the processor shield.
Press down and push the left-release lever and right-release lever away from the processor cover to release it from the securing tab.
Slide the processor cover off the processor slot.
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.
Remove the processor from the tabs on the processor cover.
Lift the processor off the processor cover.