Dell DSS 1510 Owner's Manual page 92

support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow
the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be performed only by Dell
certified service technicians.
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. Install the processor.
4. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
NOTE: If you are installing a single processor, it must be installed in socket CPU 1.
Steps
1. If you are using an existing heat sink, remove the thermal grease from the heat sink by using a clean lint-free cloth.
2. Using the thermal grease syringe included with your processor kit, apply the grease in a thin spiral on the top of the processor as
shown in the figure.
CAUTION: Applying too much thermal grease can result in excess grease coming in contact with and contaminating
the processor socket.
NOTE: The thermal grease syringe is intended for one-time use only. Dispose of the syringe after you use it.
Figure 46. Applying thermal grease on the top of the processor
a. processor
b. thermal grease
c. thermal grease syringe
3. Place the heat sink on the processor.
4. To install a heat sink of up to 135 W, perform the following steps.
a) Tighten one of the screws to secure the heat sink to the system board.
b) Tighten the screw diagonally opposite to the first screw that you tightened.
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