Removing The Processor - Dell PowerEdge XE9640 Installation And Service Manual

Figure 118. Removing the DLC module
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If you are removing a faulty heat sink,

Removing the processor

Prerequisites
WARNING: Remove the processor from processor and DLC module only if you are replacing the processor or DLC
module.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the
2. Follow the procedure listed in the
3. Remove the storage tray for Intel GPU configurations
4. Remove the lower brace cover for Intel GPU configurations
configurations .
5. Remove the DLC module.
CAUTION: You may find the CMOS battery loss or CMOS checksum error that is displayed during the first
instance of powering on the system after the processor or system board replacement which is expected. To fix
this, simply go to setup option to configure the system settings.
Steps
1. Place the DLC module with the processor side facing up.
2. Using your thumb, lift the thermal interface material (TIM) break lever to release the processor from the TIM and retaining
clip.
3. Holding the processor by the edges, lift the processor away from the retaining clip.
138 Installing and removing system components
replace the Direct Liquid Cooling
Safety instructions.
Before working inside your
or Remove the storage tray for NVIDIA GPU configurations
module, if not, remove the
system.
or Remove the lower brace cover for NVIDIA GPU
processor.
.