Owners Manual

Hold the processor/DIMM blank by its edges and lift it away from the system.
Figure 13. Removing a processor or DIMM blank
a. processor or DIMM blank
b. heat sink retention socket (4)
c. standoff (4)
1. Install the processor and the heat sink.
2. Ensure that you install the processor or DIMM blank when you have removed a processor permanently.
3. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related references
Safety instructions on page 51
Related tasks
Installing a processor on page 84
Installing a processor or DIMM blank on page 58
Before working inside your system on page 51
After working inside your system on page 52
Installing a processor or DIMM blank
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.
NOTE: You must remove processor or DIMM blank when installing two processors or to service other components inside
the system.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. Your system does not have processor or heat sink installed.
1. Align the standoffs on the processor or DIMM blank with the heat sink retention sockets on the processor socket.
2. Lower the processor or DIMM blank onto the system until the standoffs on the processor or DIMM blank engages with the
heat sink retention sockets.
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Installing and removing sled components