Owners Manual

Figure 69. Removing the heat sink
1. heat sink 2. retention screws (4)
3. retention sockets (4) 4. processor shield
1. Install the heat sink.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related references
Safety instructions on page 60
Before working inside your system on page 61
Related tasks
Removing a cooling fan on page 82
Removing a memory riser on page 73
Removing the memory riser and fan cage on page 79
Removing the cable management tray on page 87
Removing the fan tray on page 84
Installing a processor on page 129
Installing a heat sink on page 132
After working inside your system on page 61
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 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.
NOTE: 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.
NOTE: To ensure proper system cooling, you must install a processor blank in any empty processor socket.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
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