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9Place the system upright and on its feet on a flat, stable surface.

10Rotate the system feet outward.

11Reattach any peripherals and connect the system to an electrical outlet.

12Turn on the system and attached peripherals.

Processors

Removing a Processor

WARNING: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system.

1Prior to upgrading your system, download the latest system BIOS version from support.dell.com and follow the instructions included in the compressed download file to install the update on your system.

2Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. When disconnected from AC power, press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to fully drain the system of stored power prior to removing the cover.

NOTE: It is recommended that you always use a static mat and static strap while working on components in the interior of the system.

3Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.

4Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on page 87.

WARNING: The heat sink and processor are hot to the touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the heat sink and processor to cool before handling them.

CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to remove the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.

5Release one of the heat-sink release levers. See Figure 3-12.

6Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the processor.

7Release the other heat-sink release lever.

Installing System Components

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