Processor, Removing the processor – Dell PowerEdge 800 User Manual

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8.

Install the cooling shroud. See "

Installing the Cooling Shroud

."


 

9.

Install the cover. See "

Replacing the Cover

" in "Troubleshooting Your System."


 

10.

Stand the system upright.

 

11.

Install the bezel. See "

Installing the Bezel

" in "Troubleshooting Your System."

 

Processor

You can upgrade the system processor to take advantage of future options in speed and functionality.

The following items are included in the processor upgrade kit:

l

 

Processor

l

 

Heat sink

 

Removing the Processor

 

 

1.

Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

 

2.

Remove the bezel. See "

Removing the Bezel

" in "Troubleshooting Your System."


 

3.

Lay the system on its right side.

 

4.

Remove the cover. See "

Removing the Cover

" in "Troubleshooting Your System."


 

5.

Remove the cooling shroud. See "

Removing the Cooling Shroud

."

 

6.

Remove the heat sink. See

Figure 6

-9

.

a.

 

Open one securing clip by pressing the end of the clip down and away from the retention until it clears the securing tab on the retention module,

and then lift the clip up.

b.

 

Repeat step a for the remaining securing clip.

c.

 

Rotate the heat sink slightly and then lift the heat sink off the processor. Do not pry the processor off the heat sink.

 

Figure 6-9. Removing the Heat Sink

CAUTION:

See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting

against electrostatic discharge.

NOTICE:

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.

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