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Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620
User's Guide

  Processor

Processor

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.

Removing the Processor

1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."
   
   
2. Loosen the captive screw on each side of the heat sink assembly.
   
   

CAUTION: Despite having a plastic shield, the heat sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Be sure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.

3. Rotate the heat sink assembly upward, and remove the assembly from the computer.
   
   

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 Dell, reuse the original heat sink when you install your new processor.

4. Open the processor cover by sliding the release lever from under the center cover latch on the socket. Then, pull the lever back to release the processor.
   
   

1	center cover latch
2	processor cover
3	processor
4	socket
5	release lever

NOTICE: When replacing the processor, do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket.

5. Gently remove 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.

NOTICE: When replacing the processor, do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket.

1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."
   
   
2. Unpack the new processor, being careful not to touch the underside of the processor.
   
   

NOTICE: You must position the processor correctly in the socket to avoid permanent damage to the processor and the computer when you turn on the computer.

3. If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended, move it to that position.
   
   
4. Orient the front and rear alignment-notches on the processor with the front and rear alignment-notches on the socket.
   
   
5. Align the pin-1 corners of the processor and socket.
   
   

NOTICE: To avoid damage, ensure that the processor aligns properly with the socket, and do not use excessive force when you install the processor.

6. Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is positioned correctly.
   
   
7. When the processor is fully seated in the socket, close the processor cover.
   
   

Ensure that the tab on the processor cover is positioned underneath the center cover latch on the socket.

8. Pivot the socket release lever back toward the socket and snap it into place to secure the processor.
   
   

NOTICE: If you are not installing a processor upgrade kit from Dell, reuse the original heat sink assembly when you replace the processor.

If you installed a processor replacement kit from Dell, return the original heat sink assembly and processor to Dell in the same package in which your replacement kit was sent.

9. Install the heat sink assembly:
   
   
   1. Place the heat sink assembly back onto the heat-sink assembly bracket.
      
      
   2. Rotate the heat sink assembly down towards the computer base and tighten the two captive screws.
      
      

NOTICE: Ensure that the heat sink is correctly seated and secure.

10. Replace the computer cover.
    
    

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