Installing the cooling shroudPrerequisitesCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should onlyperform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or asdirected by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that isnot authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructionsthat came with the product.NOTE: You must remove the cooling shroud to service other components inside the system.1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.3. Ensure that the cooling shroud is removed. See Removing the cooling shroud.StepsLower the cooling shroud into the chassis until it is firmly seated.Next stepsFollow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.Processor/DIMM blankCAUTION: If you are permanently removing a processor, you must install a socket protective capand a processor blank/DIMM blank in the vacant socket to ensure proper system cooling. Theprocessor/DIMM blank covers the vacant sockets for the DIMMs and the processor.Removing a processor/DIMM blankPrerequisitesCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should onlyperform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or asdirected by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that isnot authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructionsthat came with the product.1. Ensure that you read the Safety instructions.2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.StepsHold the processor/DIMM blank by its edges and lift it away from the system.43
