Dell E36S Series Owner's Manual page 86

1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. 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.
3. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
4. Remove the heat sink.
5. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
WARNING: The processor will be 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 held.
Steps
1. Release the socket lever by pushing the lever down and out from under the tab on the processor shield.
2. Lift the lever upward until the processor shield lifts.
CAUTION: The processor socket pins are fragile and can be permanently damaged. Be careful not to bend the pins in
the processor socket when removing the processor out of the socket.
3. Lift the processor out of the socket.
NOTE: After removing the processor, place it in an antistatic container for reuse, return, or temporary storage. Do
not touch the bottom of the processor to avoid damage to the processor contacts. Touch only the side edges of the
processor.
Figure 47. Opening and closing the processor shield
a. processor shield
b. tab on the processor shield
c. socket lever
86 Installing and removing system components