Installing the Heat Sink | Dell 2100/200, 2100/180 specification

clip

heat sink

thermal pad (bonded to heat sink)

microprocessor chip

microprocessor socket

Figure 7-12. Installing the Heat Sink

10.Replace the microprocessor securing clip.

Orient the clip as shown in Figure 7-12, and hook the unfolded end of the clip over the tab on the edge of the socket facing the front of the computer. Then press down on the folded end of the clip to snap the clip over the tab on the back of the socket.

11.Change the microprocessor speed jumper setting to correspond to the new microprocessor’s oper- ating frequency.

The microprocessor speed jumper should be set for the installed microprocessor’s rated internal speed. For example, for a 200-megahertz (MHz) Intel Pen- tium Pro processor, a jumper plug should be installed

on the jumper labeled “200MHZ.” (See Appendix B, “Hardware Configuration Features,” for more infor- mation on the jumpers.)

12.Replace the system board according to the instructions in “Replacing the System Board Assembly” in Chapter 6.

13.Replace the computer cover according to the instructions in “Replacing the Computer Cover” in Chapter 6.

14.Remove the front bezel according to the instruc- tions in “Removing the Front Bezel” in Chapter 6.

15.Remove the old badge from the front of the com- puter and install the new one.

The badge is secured to the front bezel with three metal tabs. Press on all three tabs at once to release the detent that holds them in place, and then push them out of the front bezel. To install the new badge, insert the three metal tabs through the slots in the front bezel and press on the badge until the detents on the tabs lock into place.

16.Replace the front bezel according to the instruc- tions in “Replacing the Front Bezel” in Chapter 6.

17.Reconnect your computer and peripherals to their power sources, and turn them on.

As the system boots, it detects the presence of the new microprocessor and automatically changes the system configuration information in the System Setup program.

18.Enter the System Setup program, and confirm that the Microprocessor category correctly identi- fies the installed microprocessor.

See Chapter 4, “Using the System Setup Program.”

19.Run the diskette-based Dell diagnostics to verify that the new microprocessor is operating correctly.

See your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for information on running the diagnostics and troubleshooting any problems that may occur.

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2100/180, 2100/200 specifications

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