Removing A Processor - Dell PowerEdge R930 Owner's Manual

3 retention sockets (4)
Next steps
1 Install the heat sink.
2 Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
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Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
Removing a cooling fan
Removing a memory riser
Removing the memory riser and fan cage
Removing the cable management tray
Removing the fan tray
Installing a processor
Installing a heat sink
After working inside your system

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.
NOTE: 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.
NOTE: To ensure proper system cooling, you must install a processor blank in any empty processor socket.
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 heat sink.
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.
CAUTION: The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware that the release lever can spring up suddenly if
not firmly grasped.
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.
3 Lower the open first socket-release lever to lift the processor shield.
4 Hold the tab on the processor shield and lift the processor shield until the open first socket-release lever lifts up.
CAUTION: The socket pins are fragile and can be permanently damaged. Be careful not to bend the pins in the socket when
removing the processor out of the socket.
4 processor shield
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
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