Installing The Processor - Dell EMC PowerEdge R240 Installation And Service Manual

Figure 54. Removing the processor
Next steps
1. Install the processor.
2. Install the heat sink.

Installing the processor

Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the
2. Follow the procedure listed in the
3. Remove the air shroud.
4. Remove the heat sink.
Steps
1. Align the pin-1 indicator of the processor with the triangle on the system board and place the processor on the socket.
CAUTION: Do not use force to seat the processor. When the processor is positioned correctly, it engages
into the socket.
2. Close the processor shield by sliding it under the retention screw on the system board.
3. Lower the lever and push it under the tab to lock it.
Figure 55. Installing the processor
Next steps
1. Install the heat sink.
NOTE: Ensure that you install the heat sink after you install the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper
thermal conditions.
58 Installing and removing system components
Safety instructions.
Before working inside your system.