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How do I remove processor?
Ok...what 's the trick? I received the new Mobo from Dell and am in the process of stripping down the old mobo. What is the trick to getting the processor off? I removed the fan and there are two black clips on the side. Can I force those clips to free the processor? I don't want to break anything!!
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Posted December 9th, 2005 00:00
Sorry SteedStep...I guess I just thought everone remembered me from my last recent thread since it was so lengthy. I am the Optiplex GX270 Small Form (tag-9P6KF31)with the bad mobo. Just received one from Dell today to replace it. Popped it in and since I never changed a mobo before was wondering if I can fire it up without the fan & heat plate on top of the processor, just to make sure that it is in ok before I secure it in place. Is that possible as long as I turn it off soon?
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Posted December 9th, 2005 10:00
All set....346
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Posted December 9th, 2005 13:00
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx270/
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx270/en/ug/smtprcsr.htm
Per the Manual its a Socket 478 ZIF. You remove retaining clips then remove the CPU via the release lever.
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Posted December 9th, 2005 17:00
Thanks SpeedStep...that's exactly how I got it out last night but the processor came out with it. Luckily it did not damage it. Everything went back in ok and I brought it to work today and finished the job here. Got it back up running really good...kinda proud of myself, first mobo change. Don't feel like such a dum blonde...want to thank all of you for your support this last week with my last thread about the bad mobo. It's nice to know that you guys are here! Too bad that Dell doens't have a recall on those bad boards though...Thanks again guys...all of you
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Posted December 8th, 2005 21:00
You didnt say what model or service tag/serial number
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