Installing the Heat Sink
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.
1Using a clean
2Apply new thermal grease evenly to the center of the top of the new processor.
CAUTION: Using excess thermal grease can cause grease to contact the processor shield, which can cause contamination of the processor socket.
3Place the heat sink on the processor. See Figure
4Using a Phillips screwdriver, tighten the four
5Replace the cooling shroud, see "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on page 63.
6Replace the
7Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn on the system, including any attached peripherals.
Processor
Removing 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.
1Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from its electrical outlet.
2Remove the
3Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on page 63.
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Installing System Components
