Processors And Heat Sinks; Removing A Processor - Dell SD7000-S Owner's Manual

After working inside your system

Processors and heat sinks

Use the following procedure when:
• Removing and installing a heat sink
• Installing an additional processor
• Replacing a processor
NOTE: To ensure proper system cooling, you must install a processor blank in any empty processor
socket.

Removing a processor

Prerequisites
WARNING: The heat sink and processor are hot to the touch for some time after the system has
been powered down. Allow the heat sink and processor to cool before handling them.
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 came with the product.
CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to remove the
processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.
1. Keep the #2 Phillips screwdriver handy.
2. Before 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 using the Lifecycle Controller. For more information
about Dell Lifecycle controller, see Dell.com/idracmanuals.
3. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
4. Remove the server sled.
5. Remove the cooling shroud.
Steps
1. Loosen one of the screws that secures the heat sink to the system board.
NOTE: Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the processor.
2. Remove the screw diagonally opposite the screw you first removed.
3. Repeat the procedure for the remaining two screws.
4. Remove the heat sink.
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