Figure 16. Removing and installing a heat sink
1. captive screw (4) 2. heat sink
3. processor socket 4. screw hole (4)
Next steps
1. Remove the processor.
Related Tasks
Removing a processor
Removing a processor
Prerequisites
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: To ensure proper system cooling, you must install a processor blank in any empty processor
socket.
1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.
2. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
3. If you are upgrading your system (from a single processor system to a dual processor system or a
processor with a higher processor bin), download the latest system BIOS version from dell.com/
support and follow the instructions included in the compressed download file to install the update
on your system.
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