Dell E31S Series Owner's Manual page 78

Figure 22. Installing a processor
1. socket-release lever 1
3. processor
5. processor shield
7. processor socket
Next steps
NOTE: Ensure that you install the heat sink after you install the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper
thermal conditions.
1. Install the heat sink.
2. If removed, reinstall the PCIe expansion card riser.
3. If disconnected, reconnect the cables to the expansion card(s).
4. While booting, press F2 to enter System Setup and verify that the processor information matches the new system configuration.
5. Run the system diagnostics to verify that the new processor operates correctly.
Related tasks
Before working inside your system
Removing an expansion card from expansion card riser 2 or 3
Removing an expansion card from the expansion card riser 1
Removing the cooling shroud
Removing a heat sink
Installing a heat sink
Installing the cooling shroud
Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser 2 or 3
Installing an expansion card into the expansion card riser 1
After working inside your system
78 Installing and removing system components
2. pin–1 corner of the processor
4. slot (4)
6. socket-release lever 2
8. tab (4)