Owners Manual

Removing a processor blank and DIMM 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.
NOTE: You must remove processor blank and DIMM blank when installing four processors or service other components
inside the system.
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 and DIMM blank.
2. Hold the processor blank and DIMM blank by its edges and lift it away from the system.
Figure 16. Removing a processor blank and DIMM blank
1.
processor blank and DIMM blank 2. tab on the processor blank and DIMM blank (4)
3. memory module socket (2) 4. memory module socket ejector (2)
Next steps
1. Install the processor and the heat sink.
2. If you are removing a processor permanently, install the processor blank.
3. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related references
Safety instructions on page 48
Installing and removing sled components
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