Precautionary Measures - Dell 6100 Hardware Manual

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Dell PowerEdge
Microprocessor Replacement
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his document provides the procedures for replacing the Intel
microprocessor(s) in a Dell PowerEdge 6100/200 system. Unless otherwise
noted, each procedure assumes the following:
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You have performed the steps in "Precautionary Measures" that follows.
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You can replace or reinstall a part by performing the removal procedure in
reverse order unless additional information is provided.
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The system has BIOS Revision A05 or greater.
If the system has a different BIOS, follow the procedures in "BIOS
Upgrade" later in this document.
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recautionary Measures
Before you perform any of the procedures in this chapter, take a few moments
to read the following warning for your personal safety and to prevent damage to
the computer system from ESD.
WARNING FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION
OF THE EQUIPMENT: Only trained service technicians should per-
form the following procedures. Before you start to work on the
computer, perform the following steps in the sequence listed.
1. Turn off the computer and any attached peripherals.
2. Disconnect the computer and any attached peripherals from their
power sources to reduce the potential for personal injury.
3. Disconnect any communications cables.
4. Wear a wrist grounding strap, and clip it to any unpainted metal sur-
face on the computer chassis.
If a wrist grounding strap is not available, touch any unpainted
metal surface on the back of the computer chassis to discharge any
static charge from your body.
WARNING: The power supplies in this computer system produce high
voltages and energy hazards, which can cause bodily harm. Only trained
service technicians are authorized to remove the computer covers and
access any of the components inside the computer.
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6100/200 System
Dell PowerEdge 6100/200 System Microprocessor Replacement
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