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 CAUTION: The heat sink can get very hot during normal operation. Be sure that the heat sink has had 
sufficient time to cool before you touch it.
5Remove the heat sink:
aRemove the retention module clips. Press the tabs toward the center of the clip and lift.
anchor tabs (3)
shroud release levers (2)
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bOn the retention base locate the 
tab opposite the power supply. 
Press on the retention base tab 
until the heat sink pops up 
slightly.
cPress out on the second retention 
tab while lifting the heat sink up 
and out of the retention base.
 NOTICE: Lay the heat sink down on its 
side.
 
NOTICE: If you are installing a processor 
upgrade kit from Dell, discard the original 
heat sink. If you are not installing a 
processor upgrade kit from...

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7Open the processor cover.
8Remove the processor from the socket.
Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new 
processor.
Installing the Processor
 NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer.
1Unpack the new processor.
 NOTICE: You must position the processor correctly in the socket to avoid permanent damage to the 
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3Align the pin-1 corner of the processor and socket.
 NOTICE: Socket pins are delicate. To avoid damage, ensure that the processor is aligned properly with 
the socket, and do not use excessive force when you install the processor. Be careful not to touch or 
bend the pins on the system board.
4Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is level in the socket. 
When the processor is positioned correctly, press it...

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7Install the heat sink:
aSlide one end of the heat sink under the retention tab.
bPull out the other retention tab and lower the heat sink until it fits securely in the base.
 NOTICE: Ensure that the heat sink is correctly seated and secure.
8Reinstall the retention module clips.
9Lower the airflow shroud over the heat sink.
10Reconnect the two cooling fan power cables to 
the FANREAR and FANCPU connectors (see 
System Board Components on page 77) on 
the system board....

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Removing the Front Panel
1Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 69.
2Disconnect and remove all disk drives (see page 91).
3Release the front panel by pressing each of the seven front-panel release tabs.
4Close the computer cover halfway and pull the front panel away from the computer.
Replacing the Front Panel
To replace the front panel, perform the removal procedure in reverse order.
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Drive Door
 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions 
located in the Product Information Guide.
Removing the Drive Door
1Open the drive door.
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2Unsnap the top bracket hinge and pull the top of the drive door outward, away from the 
computer.
3Lift the bottom bracket hinge away from the computer.
Replacing the Drive Door
To prevent damage to your computer, the drive door is designed to break away from the 
computer if it is opened too far. If the drive door detaches from the computer without 
disassembling, perform the removal procedure in reverse. 
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If the drive door is open and it is opened too far, instead of breaking away from the computer in 
one piece, the drive door may disassemble into several smaller pieces. If the drive door 
disassembles:
1
If necessary, reattach the door hinges to the door bracket. Ensure that the hinge tabs are away 
from the door bracket.
2Attach the door bracket/door hinge assembly to the door, starting with the lower part of each 
door hinge.
door bracket
hinge tab
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Battery
 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions 
located in the Product Information Guide.
 
NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity 
from your body before you touch any of your computer’s electronic components. You can do so by 
touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.
Replacing the Battery
A coin-cell...