Dell DX6000G Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 123

Applying too much thermal grease can result in excess grease coming

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8 Verify that the processor is properly aligned and seated. 9 Close the processor shield. See Figure 3-22. 10 Rotate the socket-release lever down until it snaps into place. See Figure 3-22. Figure 3-22. Installing a Processor 2 1 3 1 socket-release lever 3 processor shield 2 processor NOTE: Your kit may contain a replacement heat sink if you are installing a processor that consumes additional power. The new heat sink may not appear different than the original one; however, it has improved thermal dissipation specifications and must be used. 11 Using a clean lint-free cloth, remove the thermal grease from the heat sink. CAUTION: Applying too much thermal grease can result in excess grease coming in contact with and contaminating the processor socket. 12 Open the grease applicator included with your processor kit and apply all of the thermal grease in the applicator to the center of the topside of the new processor. 13 Place the heat sink on the processor. See Figure 3-18. Installing System Components 123

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Installing System Components
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8
Verify that the processor is properly aligned and seated.
9
Close the processor shield. See Figure 3-22.
10
R
otate the socket-release lever down until it snaps into place. See
Figure 3-22.
Figure 3-22.
Installing a Processor
NOTE:
Your kit may contain a replacement heat sink if you are installing a
processor that consumes additional power. The new heat sink may not appear
different than the original one; however, it has improved thermal dissipation
specifications and must be used.
11
Using a clean lint-free cloth, remove the thermal grease from the heat sink.
CAUTION:
Applying too much thermal grease can result in excess grease coming
in contact with and contaminating the processor socket.
12
Open the grease applicator included with your processor kit and apply all
of the thermal grease in the applicator to the center of the topside of the
new processor.
13
Place the heat sink on the processor. See
Figure 3-18
.
1
socket-release lever
2
processor
3
processor shield
1
2
3