Dell C8220 owner manual Processors, Removing a Processor, 147

Processors

Use the following procedure when:

•Installing an additional processor

•Replacing a 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 is not covered by warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

1Remove the sled from the enclosure. See "Removing a Sled" on page 133.

2Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on page 141.

3Remove the heat sink. See "Removing a Heat Sink" on page 143.

CAUTION: The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware that the release lever can spring up suddenly if not firmly grasped.

4Position your thumb firmly over the processor hook-shaped socket-release lever and release the lever from the locked position. Do not force the lever up to the fully open position. See Figure 3-14.

5Position your thumb firmly over the bent load lever and release the lever from the locked position. Rotate the lever 90 degrees upward to lift the processor shield. See Figure 3-14.

6Rotate the processor shield upward and out of the way. See Figure 3-14.

7Lift the processor out of the socket and leave the socket-release lever and load lever up so that the socket is ready for the new processor.

See Figure 3-14.

CAUTION: The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware that the release and load levers can spring up suddenly if not firmly grasped.

If you are permanently removing a processor, you must install a socket protective cap in the vacant socket to protect the pins and keep the socket free from dust.

Installing System Components

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