Processor, Replacing the processor – Dell PowerEdge 750 User Manual

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Removing Memory Modules

 

1.

 

Open the system. See "

Opening the System

" in Troubleshooting Your System."

2.

 

Locate the memory module sockets. See

Figure 6

-1

.

3.

 

Press down and out on the ejectors on each end of the socket until the memory module pops out of the socket. See

Figure 6

-8

.

4.

 

Close the system. See "

Closing the System

" in "Troubleshooting Your System."

 

Processor

 

It is possible to upgrade your processor to take advantage of future options in speed and functionality. Each processor and its associated internal cache
memory are contained in a pin grid array (PGA) package that is installed in a ZIF socket on the system board.

 

The following items are included in the processor upgrade kit:

l

 

Processor

l

 

Heat sink

 

Replacing the Processor

 

1.

 

Open the system. See "

Opening the System

" in Troubleshooting Your System."

 

2.

 

Remove the cooling shroud. See "

Removing the Cooling Shroud

."

3.

 

Pushing down with one hand on the securing clip's rubber-coated tab, use the other hand to slide the latch on the securing clip away from the heat-

sink post to release the securing clip. See

Figure 6

-9

.

4.

 

Remove the securing clip.

 

5.

 

Repeat

step 3

and

step 4

to remove the other securing clip.

Figure 6-9. Installing and Removing the Securing Clip

 

CAUTION:

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

against electrostatic discharge.

CAUTION:

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

against electrostatic discharge.

NOTICE:

The processor and heat sink can become extremely hot. Be sure the processor has had sufficient time to cool before handling.

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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