Owners Manual

Figure 32. Removing the heat sink
1. retention screw (4) 2. heat sink
3. processor socket 4. heat sink retention socket (4)
Next steps
1. Remove the processor.
2. Install the heat sink.
3. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
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Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
Removing the cooling shroud
Removing a processor
After working inside your system
Removing a processor
Prerequisites
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: 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.
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.
CAUTION: If you are permanently removing a processor, you must install a socket protective cap
and a processor/DIMM blank in the vacant socket to ensure proper system cooling. The
processor/DIMM blank covers the vacant sockets for the DIMMs and the processor.
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