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.
Before 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.
NOTE: You can update the system BIOS using the Lifecycle Controller.
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. When disconnected from AC power, press and hold the power button for three seconds to fully drain the system of stored power prior to removing the cover.
Open the system.
Remove the cooling shroud.
Removing the heat-sink:
Loosen the heat-sink retention sockets.
Lift the heat sink away from the processor and set the heat sink aside.
Installing the heat-sink:
Place the heat sink on the processor.
Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the heat-sink retention sockets.
Install the cooling shroud.
Close the system.
Reconnect your system and peripherals to their electrical outlets, and turn on the system.
Press <F2> to enter the System Setup and check that the processor information matches the new system configuration.
Run the system diagnostics to verify that the new processor operates correctly.
