Owners Manual

Next steps

1. Install the processor.

2. Install the heat sink.

3. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.

Related tasks

Removing the cooling shroud

Removing the heat sink

Installing the processor

Installing the heat sink

Installing the cooling shroud

Installing the processor

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 are shipped with your product.

NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be performed only by Dell

certified service technicians.

1. Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.

2. If you are upgrading your system, download the latest system BIOS version from Dell.com/support and follow the instructions

included in the compressed download file to install the update on your system.

NOTE:

You can update the system BIOS by using the Dell Lifecycle Controller.

3. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.

4. Remove the cooling shroud.

Steps

1. Unpack the new processor.

If the processor has previously been used in a system, remove any remaining thermal grease from the processor by using a lint free

cloth.

2. Locate the processor socket.

CAUTION:

While removing or reinstalling the processor, wipe your hands of any contaminants. Contaminants on the

processor contacts such as thermal grease or oil can damage the processor.

3. Align the processor with the socket keys.

CAUTION:

Do not use force to seat the processor. When the processor is positioned correctly, it engages easily into

the socket.

CAUTION: Positioning the processor incorrectly can permanently damage the system board or the processor. Be

careful not to bend the pins in the socket.

4. Align the pin-1 indicator of the processor with the triangle on the socket.

5. Place the processor on the socket such that the slots on the processor align with the socket keys.

6. Close the processor shield by sliding it under the retention screw.

7. Lower the socket lever and push it under the tab to lock it.

Installing and removing system components