Installing a processorPrerequisitesCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simplerepairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team.Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructionsthat are shipped with your product.1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.2 Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.3 Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.4 If you are upgrading your system, download the latest system BIOS version from Dell.com/support and follow the instructionsincluded in the compressed download file to install the update on your system.NOTE: You can also update the system BIOS by using the Dell Lifecycle Controller.5 Unpack the new processor.NOTE: If the processor has previously been used in a system, remove any remaining thermal grease from theprocessor by using a lint-free cloth.6 Locate the processor socket.7 If applicable, remove the socket protective cap.WARNING: The heat sink and processor are too hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow theheat sink and processor to cool down before handling them.CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to remove the processor. The heat sink is necessaryto maintain proper thermal conditions.Steps1 Align the processor with the socket keys.CAUTION: Do not use force to seat the processor. When the processor is positioned correctly, it engages easily intothe socket.2 Release the socket-release lever by pushing the lever down and out from under the tab.CAUTION: Positioning the processor incorrectly can permanently damage the system board or the processor. Becareful not to bend the pins in the socket.CAUTION: While removing or reinstalling the processor, wipe your hands of any contaminants. Contaminants on theprocessor pins such as thermal grease or oil can damage the processor.3 Align the pin-1 indicator of the processor with the triangle on the system board.4 Place the processor on the socket such that the slots on the processor align with the socket.5 Close the processor shield.Figure 44. Installing a processorInstalling and removing system components 81
