Dell Studio XPS 8100 User Manual

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8. Pivot the socket release lever back toward the socket, and snap it into place to secure the processor.
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9. Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink.
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10. Apply the new thermal grease to the top of the processor.
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11. Replace the processor fan and heat sink assembly (see Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly).
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12. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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processor pin-1 indicator
CAUTION: Ensure that you apply new thermal grease. New thermal grease is critical for ensuring adequate thermal bonding, which is a
requirement for optimal processor operation.
CAUTION: Ensure that the processor fan and heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure.

Dell Studio XPS 8100 Specifications

General

Optical Drive	16x DVD+/-RW Drive
Audio	Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Networking	Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Processor	Intel Core i5 or i7
Chipset	Intel H57
Memory	Up to 16GB DDR3 SDRAM
Storage	Up to 2TB HDD
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce GT 220 or ATI Radeon HD 5770
Ports	8 x USB 2.0, 1 x eSATA, 1 x HDMI
Operating System	Windows 7 Home Premium