Removing the processorWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safetyinformation that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Beforeworking inside your computer. After working inside your computer, followthe instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety bestpractices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.Prerequisites1 Remove the computer cover.2 Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly.Procedure1 Press the release-lever down and then pull it outwards to release it from thesecuring tab.2 Extend the release-lever completely to open the processor cover.87