Figure 20. Removing and installing a heat sink1. retention screw (4) 2. heat sink3. processor socket 4. heat sink retention socket (4)Next steps1. Install the heat sink.Related LinksRemoving the cooling shroudRemoving a processorRemoving a processorPrerequisitesWARNING: The processor will be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powereddown. Allow the processor to cool before removing it.CAUTION: 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.CAUTION: If you are permanently removing a processor, you must install a socket protective capand a processor/DIMM blank in the vacant socket to ensure proper system cooling. Theprocessor/DIMM blank covers the vacant sockets for the DIMMs and the processor.NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should beperformed only by Dell certified service technicians.NOTE: You must remove a processor to upgrade a processor or replace a faulty processor.72
