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OptiPlex Tower Plus 7020 Owner's Manual

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Removing the processor

CAUTION:The information in this removal section is intended for authorized service technicians only.

About this task

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

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

Figure 1. Removing the processor
Image of removing the processor

Steps

  1. Press down and push the release lever away from the processor to release it from the securing tab.
  2. Lift the lever upward and lift open the processor cover.
  3. Gently remove the processor from the processor socket (CPU).
    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.

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