Dell PowerVault 715N (Rackmount NAS Appliance) - Manual (Page 31)

8. Perform step 5 through step 9 of " Performing a Memory Upgrade ."
Removing Memory Modules
CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, you must turn off the system and disconnect it from its
power source. For more information, see " Safety First—For You and Your System " in " Troubleshooting
Your System ."
CAUTION: See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions in your System
Information document.
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2. Remove the cover.
See " Removing and Replacing the System Cover " in "Troubleshooting Your System."
3. Locate the memory module sockets in which you want to remove memory modules.
Figure 5-1 shows the location of the memory module sockets.
4. Press down and outward on the ejectors on each end of the socket until the memory module pops out of the socket
(see Figure 5-4 ).
Microprocessor Upgrades
To take advantage of future options in speed and functionality, you can replace the processor.
Each processor and its associated Level 2 (L2) cache memory are contained in a pin grid array (PGA) package that is
installed in a ZIF socket on the system board. The following subsection describes how to install or replace the
microprocessor.
Replacing a Microprocessor
The following items are included in the microprocessor upgrade kit:
A microprocessor
A heat sink
A securing clip
NOTE: Dell recommends that only a technically knowledgeable person should perform this procedure.
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2. Remove the cover.
See " Removing and Replacing the System Cover " in " Troubleshooting Your System ."
CAUTION: See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions in your System
Information document.
3. Press down on the heat-sink securing clip to release the clip from the retaining tab on the ZIF socket (see Figure 5-
5 ).
4. Remove the securing clip.
CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a microprocessor unless you intend to remove the