Installation and Troubleshooting Guide

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5. If the heat sink has not separated from the processor, carefully rotate the heat sink in a clockwise, then counterclockwise, direction until it releases from
the processor. Do not pry the heat sink off of the processor.
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6. Lift the heat sink off of the processor and set the heat sink upside down so as not to contaminate the thermal grease.
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7. Pull the socket-release lever straight up until the processor is released from the socket. See Figure6-16.
Figure 6-16. Installing and Removing a Processor
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8. Lift the processor out of the socket and leave the release lever up so that the socket is ready for the new processor.
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Installing a Processor
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1. Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
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2. Open the system. See "Opening the System" in "Troubleshooting Your System."
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3. Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud."
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NOTICE: If you are going to reinstall the same processor and heat sink, ensure that you do not disturb the thermal grease on either the processor or
the heat sink.
NOTICE: If you are removing processor 1 or processor 3, pull upward on the blue plastic tab next to the socket to open the socket-release lever.
NOTICE: Be careful not to bend any of the pins when removing the processor. Bending the pins can permanently damage the processor.
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as
authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not
authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.