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Installing A Processor, Removing and Installing a Processor

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CAUTION: The socket pins are fragile and can be permanently damaged. Be careful not to bend the pins in the socket when removing the processor out of the socket. 10. Lift the processor out of the socket and leave the release lever up so that the socket is ready for the new processor. CAUTION: If you are permanently removing a processor, you must install a socket protective cap and a processor/ DIMM blank in the vacant socket to ensure proper system cooling. The processor/DIMM blank covers the vacant sockets for the DIMMs and the processor. Figure 14. Removing and Installing a Processor 1. processor 2. processor shield 3. notches in processor (2) 4. socket keys (2) 5. socket-release lever Installing A Processor 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. 1. If applicable, remove the processor/DIMM blank. 2. Unlatch and rotate the socket-release lever 90 degrees upward and ensure that the socket-release lever is fully open. 43

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CAUTION: The socket pins are fragile and can be permanently damaged. Be careful not to bend the pins in the
socket when removing the processor out of the socket.
10.
Lift the processor out of the socket and leave the release lever up so that the socket is ready for the new
processor.
CAUTION: If you are permanently removing a processor, you must install a socket protective cap and a processor/
DIMM blank in the vacant socket to ensure proper system cooling. The processor/DIMM blank covers the vacant
sockets for the DIMMs and the processor.
Figure 14. Removing and Installing a Processor
1. processor
2. processor shield
3. notches in processor (2)
4. socket keys (2)
5. socket-release lever
Installing A Processor
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.
1.
If applicable, remove the processor/DIMM blank.
2.
Unlatch and rotate the socket-release lever 90 degrees upward and ensure that the socket-release lever is fully
open.
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