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Removing Dell Inspiron 530 Processor

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    1. Removing Dell Inspiron 530 Processor, Side Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Place the case on its side.

      • Locate and remove the two 13.1 mm thumbscrews.

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    2. Removing Dell Inspiron 530 Processor: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Slide the side panel towards the back and remove.

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    1. Removing Dell Inspiron 530 Processor, Removing Processor: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Locate the processor's heat sink and fan.

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    2. Removing Dell Inspiron 530 Processor: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the fan's power cable from the motherboard.

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    3. Removing Dell Inspiron 530 Processor: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Locate and unscrew the four Phillips #0 screws at the corners of the fan.

      • The screws will not come out completely.

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    4. Removing Dell Inspiron 530 Processor: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the fan and heat sink.

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    5. Removing Dell Inspiron 530 Processor: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Gently press down and release the silver lever.

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    6. Removing Dell Inspiron 530 Processor: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Open the metal casing over the processor.

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    7. Removing Dell Inspiron 530 Processor: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Gently lift up the processor, holding by the edges only.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Note: For reassembly on step seven, make sure the corner of the processor with the gold triangle is pointing towards the release lever.

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