Owners Manual

180 | Removing and Installing System Components
Processors
This system board supports dual Intel E5-2600 or E5-2600 v2
processor series, which is up to 135W, 3.5GHz and 12 cores, based
on Intel Patsburg PCH chipset.
Removing a 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.
1. Remove the system-board assembly. See “Removing a System-
Board Assembly" on page 172.
2. Remove the heat sink, see "Removing the Heat Sink" on page 177.
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.
3. Position your thumbs firmly over the processor socket-release
levers and release the levers from the locked position. Rotate the
levers 90 degrees upward until the processor is released from
the socket. See Figure 3-20.
4. Rotate the processor shield upward and out of the way. See
Figure 3-20.
5. Lift the processor out of the socket and leave the socket-release
levers up so that the socket is ready for the new processor. See
Figure 3-20.
CAUTION: Be careful not to bend any of the pins on the CPU socket when
removing the processor. Bending the pins can permanently damage the system
board. Be sure to properly align the process or notch to the socket and insert
straight down. Do not move from side to side.