Service Manual

Figure 59. Installing a memory module
Next steps
1. Install the air shroud.
2. Install the system cover.
3. Place the system into the rack. For more information, see the Rail Installation Guide at www.dell.com/xcseriesmanuals.
4. Open the drive bays, install all drives, and then close the drive bays.
5. Install the power supply units.
6. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
7. To verify if the memory module has been installed properly, press F2 and navigate to System Setup Main Menu > System BIOS >
Memory Settings. In the Memory Settings screen, the System Memory Size must reflect the updated capacity of the installed
memory.
8. If the value is incorrect, one or more of the memory modules may not be installed properly. Ensure that the memory module is firmly
seated in the memory module socket.
9. Run the system memory test in system diagnostics.
Processor and heat sink
Removing a processor and heat sink module
Prerequisites
WARNING:
The heat sink may remain hot to touch for some time after the system is powered down. Allow the heat sink
to cool before removing it.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety Instructions.
2. Power off the system and all attached peripherals.
3. Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the peripherals.
4. Open the drive bays, remove all drives, and then close the drive bays.
5. Remove the power supply units.
6. Remove the system from the rack and place it on an ESD work bench. For more information, see the Rail Installation Guide at
www.dell.com/xcseriesmanuals .
7. Remove the system cover.
8. Remove the air shroud.
9. If installed, remove the risers.
Steps
1. Using a Torx #T30 screwdriver, loosen the screws on the heat sink in the order below:
a) Loosen the first screw three turns.
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