Dell PowerEdge T40 EMC Installation and Service Manual - Page 64

Removing the processor, Installing the processor

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Removing the processor Prerequisites WARNING: The processor may be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the processpr to cool before removing it. CAUTION: The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware that the release lever can spring up suddenly if not firmly held. NOTE: Only remove the processor if you are replacing the processor or system board. This procedure is not required when replacing a heat sink module. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Before working inside your system. 3. Open the PSU assembly. 4. Remove the heat sink module. Steps 1. Release the socket lever by pushing the lever down and out from under the tab on the processor shield. 2. Lift the lever until the processor shield is fully open. CAUTION: Do not touch the processor socket pins, they are fragile and can be permanently damaged. Be careful not to bend the pins in the processor socket when removing the processor out of the socket. 3. Lift the processor out of the socket. Figure 44. Removing the processor Next steps 1. Replace the processor. Installing the processor Prerequisites CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to replace the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Before working inside your system. 3. Remove the heat sink module. Steps 1. Align the pin-1 indicator triangle of the processor with the triangle on the socket. 64 Installing and removing system components

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Removing the processor
Prerequisites
WARNING:
The processor may be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the
processpr to cool before removing it.
CAUTION:
The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware that the release lever can spring up
suddenly if not firmly held.
NOTE:
Only remove the processor if you are replacing the processor or system board. This procedure is not required
when replacing a heat sink module.
1.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in
Safety instructions
.
2.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in
Before working inside your system
.
3.
Open the PSU assembly
.
4.
Remove the heat sink module
.
Steps
1.
Release the socket lever by pushing the lever down and out from under the tab on the processor shield.
2.
Lift the lever until the processor shield is fully open.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the processor socket pins, they are fragile and can be permanently damaged. Be careful not
to bend the pins in the processor socket when removing the processor out of the socket.
3.
Lift the processor out of the socket.
Figure 44. Removing the processor
Next steps
1.
Replace the processor
.
Installing the processor
Prerequisites
CAUTION:
Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to replace the processor. The heat sink is
necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.
1.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in
Safety instructions
.
2.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in
Before working inside your system
.
3.
Remove the heat sink module
.
Steps
1.
Align the pin-1 indicator triangle of the processor with the triangle on the socket.
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Installing and removing system components