Back to Contents PageProcessorDell™ OptiPlex™ GX60 Systems User's Guide1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."2. Disconnect the cooling fan power cable from the FAN connector on the system board.3. Disconnect the 12-volt power cable from the 12VPOWER connector on the system board.4. Remove the heat sink/blower assembly:a. The heat sink is attached to the blower. Press and lower the green lever on the retention mechanism until it is parallel to the system board.b. Gently rock the heat sink, and then slightly twist it as you lift it from the processor.5. Lift the heat sink/blower assembly away from the processor.6. Remove the two screws on the blower to remove it from the heat sink.7. Pull the release lever straight up until the processor is released, and then remove the processor from the socket.CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions.CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.NOTICE: Lay the heat sink down with the thermal solution facing upward.1 blower 4 retention base2 screws (2) 5 heat sink3 leverNOTICE: Do not discard the blower. You will reuse it. If you are installing a processor upgrade kit from Dell, discard the original heat sink. If you are notinstalling a processor upgrade kit from Dell, reuse the original heat sink when you install your new processor.NOTICE: Be careful not to bend any of the pins when you remove the processor. Bending the pins can permanently damage the processor.
