4Install the heat sink.

NOTE: If you did not receive a replacement heat sink, use the heat sink that you removed in step 10.

aIf you receive a heat sink and pre-applied thermal grease with your processor kit, remove the protective sheet from the thermal grease layer on top of the heat sink.

If you did not receive a replacement heat sink with your processor kit, do the following:

Using a clean lint-free cloth, remove the existing thermal grease from the heat sink you removed in step 10.

Open the grease packet included with your processor kit and apply thermal grease evenly to the top of the processor.

bPlace the heat sink on the processor. See Figure 3-28.

cClose one of the two heat sink retention levers until it locks. See Figure 3-28.

dRepeat for the other heat sink retention lever.

5Reinstall the fan bracket. See "Replacing the Fan Bracket" on page 69.

6Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 55.

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

7Press <F2> to enter the System Setup program, and check that the processor information matches the new system configuration. See "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 37.

8Run the system diagnostics to verify that the new processor operates correctly.

See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 132 for information about running the diagnostics.

System Battery

The system battery is a 3.0-volt (V), coin-cell battery.

Replacing the System Battery

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. See your System Information Guide for additional information.

1Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

2Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 54

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Dell 2950 owner manual Replacing the System Battery, System battery is a 3.0-volt V, coin-cell battery