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Installing an additional processor.
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Replacing a processor.
Removing a heat sink
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.
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.
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 system 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 system section.
3
Remove the cooling shroud.
4
Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
WARNING:
The heat sink will be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the heat sink to
cool before removing it.
Steps
1
To remove a 120 W heat sink, perform the following steps.
a Loosen one of the screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the processor.
b Remove the screw diagonally opposite the screw you first removed.
c Repeat the procedure for the remaining two screws.
Figure 26. Removing the 120 W heat sink
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captive screw (4)
2 heat sink
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