Removing a heat sink
Prerequisites
CAUTION:
Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to remove the processor. The heat sink is necessary
to maintain proper thermal conditions.
WARNING:
The heat sink is hot to touch. Allow the heat sink to cool for some time after powering down the appliance.
1
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2
Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your appliance section.
3
If installed, remove the full-length PCIe card(s).
4
Remove the cooling shroud.
5
Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
Steps
1
Loosen one of the screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
Allow some time (approximately 30 seconds) for the heat sink to loosen from the processor.
2
Remove the screw diagonally opposite to the screw that you first removed.
3
Repeat step 1 and 2 for removing the remaining two screws.
4
Remove the heat sink.
Next steps
1
Replace the heat sink(s) and processor(s).
2
Replace the processor and heat sink.
3
Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your appliance section.
Removing a processor
Prerequisites
NOTE:
This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be performed only by Dell certified
service technicians.
NOTE:
To ensure proper appliance cooling, you must install a processor blank in any empty processor socket.
1
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2
Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your appliance section.
3
Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
4
Remove the cooling shroud.
5
Remove the heat sink.
WARNING:
The processor is hot to touch for some time after the appliance has been powered down. Allow the processor to cool
before removing it.
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.
Steps
1
Release the
open first
socket lever near the unlock icon
by pushing the lever down and out from under the tab.
2
Release the
close first
socket release lever near the lock icon
by pushing the lever down and out from under the tab. Lift the lever
90 degrees upward.
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Installing and removing components
