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Dell PowerEdge M830 (For Dell PowerEdge VRTX Enclosure) Owner's Manual

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Removing a processor blank and DIMM blank

Prerequisites

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: You must remove processor blank and DIMM blank when installing four processors or service other components inside the system.
  1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.

Steps

Hold the processor blank and DIMM blank by its edges and lift it away from the system.
Figure 1. Removing a processor blank and DIMM blank
This figure shows removing the processor blank and DIMM blank.
  1. processor blank and DIMM blank
  2. heat sink retention socket (4)
  3. standoff (4)

Next steps

  1. Install the processor and the heat sink.

  2. If you are removing a processor permanently, install the processor blank.

  3. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.

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