After working inside your system
Installing a heat sink
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: If you are installing just one processor, it must be installed in socket CPU1.
NOTE: You must remove a processor to upgrade a processor or replace a faulty processor.
1.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.
2.
Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
3.
Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
4.
Remove the cooling shroud
.
5.
Remove the processor or processor blank/DIMM blank.
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To install the heat sink:
a. If applicable, remove the existing thermal grease from the heat sink by using a clean lint-free
cloth.
b. Apply thermal grease on the top of the processor. Use the thermal-grease syringe included with
your processor kit to apply the grease in a thin spiral on the top of the processor as shown in the
figure.
Figure 34. Installing a heat sink
1. retention screw (4)
2. heat sink
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