Replacing The Processor - Dell PowerEdge 400SC Hardware Installation Manual

You can upgrade your processor to take advantage of future options in speed and
functionality. Each processor and its associated cache memory are contained in a pin-grid
array (PGA) package that is installed in a ZIF socket on the system board.

Replacing the Processor

CAUTION: See your System Information Guide for complete information about
safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against
electrostatic discharge.
CAUTION: The processor and heat sink can get very hot during normal operation.
Ensure that they have had sufficient time to cool before you touch them.
Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the
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electrical outlet.
Press the power button to ground the system board.
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If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, remove
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the padlock.
Lay the system on its side as shown in Figure 1-1.
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NOTICE: Ensure that sufficient space exists to accommodate the open cover—at least 30 cm
(1 ft) of desktop space.
Open the system by pushing the buttons on both ends and lifting the cover open.
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See Figure 1-1.
Pr ocessor Upgrade Installation Guide
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