Processors; Removing The Processor - Dell PowerEdge T20 Owner's Manual

5. Press and push out the expansion card release latch to open it.
Remove the filler bracket, if you are installing a new expansion card.
NOTE: Keep the filler bracket in case you need to remove the expansion card. Filler brackets must be installed
over empty expansion-card slots to maintain FCC certification of the system. The brackets also keep dust and
dirt out of the system and aid in proper cooling and airflow inside the system.
6. Holding the card by its edges, position the card so that the card-edge connector aligns with the expansion card
connector.
7. Insert the card-edge connector into the expansion card connector until the card is fully seated.
8. Push the expansion card latch toward the system until it clicks into place.
9. Close the system.
10. Place the system upright on a flat, stable surface.
11. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.

Processors

Your system supports one of the following processors:
• One Intel Xeon processor E3-1225v3
• One Intel Pentium processor G3220
Use the procedures in this section to replace or upgrade your processor.

Removing The Processor

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or
telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
NOTE: 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.
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and
peripherals.
2. Lay the system on its side, on a flat and stable surface.
3. Open the system.
WARNING: The heat sink and processor are hot to the touch for some time after the system has been
powered down. Allow the heat sink and processor to cool before handling them.
CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to remove the processor. The heat
sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.
NOTE: Do not remove the processor shield retention screw.
4. Disconnect the processor fan cable from the system board.
5. Using a screwdriver, loosen one captive screw that secures the heat sink to the system board.
6. Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the processor and loosen the screw diagonally opposite the screw
removed in the previous step.
7. Repeat steps 6 and 7 for the other pair of screws.
8. Lift the heat sink up from the processor and set it aside upside down (thermal grease side facing up).
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