Installing and removing sled components
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Next steps
NOTE:
Ensure that youinstall the heat sink after youinstall the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal
conditions.
1
Install the heatsink.
2
If you are permanentlyremoving the processor and the heat sink, ensure that you install a processor/DIMM blank.
3
Followthe procedure listed inthe After working inside your systemsection.
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Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
Removing a processor blank and DIMM blank
Installing
a
heat
sink
After workinginside yoursystem
Removing aprocessor
Installing a heatsink
Prerequisites
CAUTION:
Manyrepairsmayonlybedonebyacertifiedservicetechnician.Youshouldonlyperformtroubleshootingandsimple
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
thatareshippedwithyourproduct.
NOTE:
This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should beperformed only by Dell certified
service technicians.
1
Followthesafetyguidelineslistedinthe Safetyinstructions section.
2
FollowtheprocedurelistedintheBefore workinginside yoursystemsection.
3
Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriverready.
4
Install the processor.
Steps
1
If you are using an existing heat sink, remove the thermal grease from the heat sink byusing aclean lint-free cloth.
2
Use the thermal grease syringe included with your processor kit to apply the grease ina thin spiral on the top of the processor.
CAUTION:
Applyingtoo muchthermalgreasecanresultinexcess greasecomingincontactwithandcontaminatingthe
processor socket.
NOTE:
The thermal grease syringe is intended for one-time use only. Dispose of the syringe after you use it.
