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Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
Removing the cooling shroud
After working inside your system
Processor blank and DIMM blank
The processor blank and DIMM blank supplied with your system aids in directing airflow over the unused
processor sockets and DIMM slots.
CAUTION: If you are permanently removing a processor, you must install a socket protective cap
and a processor blank and DIMM blank in the vacant socket to ensure proper system cooling. The
processor blank and DIMM blank covers the vacant sockets for the DIMMs and the processor.
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
Hold the processor blank and DIMM blank by its edges and lift it away from the system.
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