Owners Manual

Removing a processor blank
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 came with the product.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
Steps
1. Press the ejectors on both ends of the memory module sockets to open processor blank.
2. Hold the processor blank by its edges and lift it away from the system.
Figure 20. Removing a processor blank
a. memory module socket (2)
b. memory module socket ejector (2)
c. processor blank
Next steps
1. Install the processor and the heat sink.
2. Install the memory module(s).
3. If you are removing a processor permanently, install the processor blank.
4. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related tasks
Before working inside your system
After working inside your system
Installing a processor
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Installing and removing system components