Dell DL2100 owner manual Installing a Processor, 133

If you are permanently removing the processor, you must install a processor blank and a heat-sink blank in the CPU2 socket to ensure proper system cooling. Adding the blank is similar to installing a processor. See "Installing a Processor."

Installing 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.

NOTE: In a single-processor configuration, the CPU1 socket must be used.

1If you are adding a second processor for the first time, remove the heat-sink blank and the processor blank from the vacant processor socket. Removing the blanks is similar to removing a processor. See "Removing a Processor."

2Remove the processor from the packing material by the processor’s edges only. Do not touch the bottom of the processor. Handle the processor carefully with your fingers on the side edges. Place your hand beneath the processor when you are moving it to the system.

3Locate the pin 1 indicator on the system board socket.

4Locate the pin 1 indicator on the top of the processor. The pin 1 indicator is shown as a triangle on the top of the processor. See Figure 3-29.

CAUTION: Positioning the processor incorrectly can permanently damage the system board or the processor. Be careful not to bend the pins in the socket.

5Place the processor over the socket with each pin 1 aligned and level. See Figure 3-29.

CAUTION: Do not use force to seat the processor. When the processor is positioned correctly, it engages easily into the socket.

6Align the notches in the processor with the socket keys on the ZIF socket. See Figure 3-29.

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