Processor And Heat Sink; Removing A Processor - Dell EMC NX430 System Owner's Manual

1 Ensure that you follow the
2 Follow the procedure listed in
3 Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
4 Remove the cooling shroud.
Steps
1 Align and insert the tabs on the iDRAC port card into the slots on the chassis.
2 Insert the iDRAC port card into the connector on the system board.
3 Tighten the screw that secures the iDRAC port card holder to the system board.
Next steps
1 Install the cooling shroud.
2 If disconnected, reconnect the network cable.
3 Follow the procedure listed in

Processor and heat sink

Use the following procedure when:
• Removing and installing a heat sink
• Installing an additional processor
• Replacing a processor

Removing a processor

Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple
repairs 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 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 Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
4 Remove the cooling shroud.
5 Remove the heat sink.
6 If you are upgrading your system, download the latest system BIOS version from Dell.com/support and follow the instructions
included in the compressed download file to install the update on your system.
NOTE: You can update the system BIOS by using the Dell Lifecycle Controller.
CAUTION: The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. The release lever can spring up suddenly if not firmly
grasped.
WARNING: The processor is hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the processor to cool
before removing it.
Steps
1 Release the open first socket lever near the unlock icon
2 Release the close first socket release lever near the lock icon
90 degrees upward.
76 Installing and removing system components
Safety instructions.
Before working inside your
After working inside your
system.
system.
by pushing the lever down and out from under the tab.
by pushing the lever down and out from under the tab. Lift the lever