ProcessorsYour system supports one of the following processors:• One Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family• One Intel Xeon processor E5-1410• One Intel Pentium processor 1400Use the procedures in this section to replace or upgrade your processor.NOTE: When selecting or upgrading your system configuration, verify the system power consumption with the DellEnergy Smart Solution Advisor at dell.com/ESSA to ensure optimum power utilization.Removing A ProcessorCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only performtroubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online ortelephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by yourwarranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.1. If you are upgrading your system, download the latest system BIOS version from support.dell.com and follow theinstructions included in the compressed download file to install the update on your system.NOTE: You can update the system BIOS using the Lifecycle Controller.2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet andperipherals.3. When disconnected from the power source, press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to fully drain the systemof stored power prior to removing the cover.4. If applicable, rotate the system feet inward and lay the system on its side on a flat, stable surface.NOTE: For systems installed with the wheel assembly, ensure that you lay the system on a sturdy, stablesurface with the wheel assembly extending off the edge of the surface.5. Open the system.6. Remove the cooling shroud.WARNING: The heat sink and processor are hot to the touch for some time after the system has beenpowered down. Allow the heat sink and processor to cool before handling them.CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to remove the processor. The heatsink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.7. Loosen the first screw that secures the heat sink to the system board.8. Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the processor and remove the screw diagonally opposite the firstscrew.9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 for the other pair of screws.10. Lift the heat sink up from the processor and set the heat sink aside upside-down (thermal grease side facing up).97
