Heat Sink and Processor

Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Removing the Heat Sink and Processor

  1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
  2. Remove the computer cover.
  3. Lift the hard drive tray:
    1. Push and hold the blue release tab toward the bottom of the computer.

    1. Raise the hard drive tray on its hinges.

  1. Remove the memory module shroud.

  1. Loosen the four captive screws on the heatsink.

  1. Lift the heat sink straight up and remove from the computer.

  1. Open the processor cover by sliding the release lever from under the center cover latch on the socket.

  1. Lift the processor cover on its hinge to release the processor.

  1. Carefully lift the processor straight up and remove it from the system.