Owners Manual

Allow some time (approximately 30 seconds) for the heat sink to loosen from the processor.
b. Loosen the screw that is diagonally opposite the screw that you first loosened.
c. Repeat the procedure for the remaining screws.
Figure 53. Removing the heat sink (up to 135 W)
1. captive screw (4) 2. heat sink
3. processor socket 4. screw hole (4)
Next steps
Remove the processor.
Related references
Safety instructions on page 53
Related tasks
Before working inside your system on page 53
Removing the cooling shroud on page 59
Removing a processor on page 108
Removing a processor
Prerequisites
WARNING:
The processor is hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the
processor to cool before removing it.
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 are shipped with your product.
CAUTION: The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware that the release lever can spring
up suddenly if not firmly grasped.
NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be performed only by Dell
certified service technicians.
NOTE: To ensure proper system cooling, you must install a processor blank in any empty processor socket.
108 Installing and removing system components