Introduction

This guide is of a dell optiplex mini tower.

This guide will tell you how to replace your CPU.

  1. VYWSKnFhgV5RDis2
    VYWSKnFhgV5RDis2
    jC1F1otMKgy5BQdH
    • Power down your PC and remove the power cord from the back.

  2. VeQVnIMoHCXqrHq1
    VeQVnIMoHCXqrHq1
    aOhZOR45dwjQSLXE
    • Press and hold the power button for about 10 seconds, then release.

    • This helps drain any remaining power stored in the capacitors, so that you can safely work on the internal components.

  3. 5gIdgpg3xnsVtHRH
    • With the computer standing upright, firmly pull on the tab at the back of the computer.

    • When the side panel pops free, gently pull the panel away from the computer.

    • If you have trouble freeing the side panel from the case, you may need to pull the tab a bit harder.

  4. 4YSgbWsRs4YZBa1X
    4YSgbWsRs4YZBa1X
    CpKZUynoN2ioR6XI
    hYNkOPSKCKtaMAiv
    • Move the cables out of your way.

    • SATA Power

    • SATA Data

  5. ckAPZv1QcHoRNUM3
    ckAPZv1QcHoRNUM3
    QVjReJbgoQIFrxXL
    ARpZswHZj3Rdfocl
    • Unplug the power cable

    • Unplug the data cable

  6. OAunQ1YkkTQUuIVF
    OAunQ1YkkTQUuIVF
    i61EhC4RRskIcfSW
    • Unplug the fan that is on the motherboard.

  7. WS2l2MlGYKwZ6j6d
    WS2l2MlGYKwZ6j6d
    uDXItDfXQ6ZpNSeJ
    • There is two Phillips #2 screws that need to be removed.

    • The two screws have springs that keep them there.

  8. FEKyYtKuWHnsUSNv
    FEKyYtKuWHnsUSNv
    5r41sPGHngVtfxvx
    RUL1ZhsRIF3vpMej
    • Lift the heat sink.

  9. BKScIDeHFhZ6jhKL
    BKScIDeHFhZ6jhKL
    W1VJFkIvCBPupe5o
    cDmqRTyIMVtwndWV
    • Push and release tap on it. And then take the CPU out.

    • Remember to put new thermal paste on the CPU.

Conclusion

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

Padraic Hoselton

Member since: 23/08/17

4180 Reputation

0 comments