Owners Manual

Next steps
1. Replace the heat sink(s) and processor(s).
2. Replace the processor and heat sink.
Related references
Safety instructions on page 71
Related tasks
Before working inside your system on page 72
Removing the cooling shroud on page 79
Removing an expansion card on page 115
Removing a processor on page 129
Installing a processor on page 132
Installing a heat sink on page 134
Installing the cooling shroud on page 80
After working inside your system on page 72
Removing a processor
Prerequisites
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 are shipped with your product.
NOTE: If you are upgrading your system, download the latest system BIOS version from Dell.com/support and follow the
instructions included in the compressed download file to install the update on your system.
NOTE: You can update the system BIOS by using the Dell Lifecycle Controller.
NOTE: To ensure proper system cooling, you must install a processor blank in any empty processor socket.
1. Remove the cooling shroud.
2. Remove the heat sink.
WARNING:
The processor is hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the
processor to cool before removing it.
CAUTION: The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware that the release lever can spring
up suddenly if not firmly grasped.
Steps
1. Release the open first socket lever near the unlock icon by pushing the lever down and out from under the tab.
2. Release the close first socket release lever near the lock icon by pushing the lever down and out from under the tab. Lift
the lever 90 degrees upward.
3. Lower the open first socket-release lever to lift the processor shield.
4. Hold the tab on the processor shield and lift the processor shield until the open first socket-release lever lifts up.
CAUTION:
The socket pins are fragile and can be permanently damaged. Be careful not to bend the pins in
the socket when removing the processor out of the socket.
5. Lift the processor out of the socket and leave the open first socket-release lever up.
NOTE:
If you are permanently removing the processor, you must install a socket protective cap in the vacant socket to
protect the socket pins and keep the socket free of dust.
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