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Dell PowerEdge T320 Systems Owner's Manual

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Removing A 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.
  1. 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.
    • NOTE: You can update the system BIOS using the Lifecycle Controller.
  2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and peripherals.
  3. When disconnected from the power source, press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to fully drain the system of stored power prior to removing the cover.
  4. If applicable, rotate the system feet inward and lay the system on its side on a flat, stable surface.
    • NOTE: For systems installed with the wheel assembly, ensure that you lay the system on a sturdy, stable surface with the wheel assembly extending off the edge of the surface.
  5. Open the system.
  6. Remove the cooling shroud.
    • 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.
  7. Loosen the first screw that secures the heat sink to the system board.
  8. Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the processor and remove the screw diagonally opposite the first screw.
  9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 for the other pair of screws.
  10. Lift the heat sink up from the processor and set the heat sink aside upside-down (thermal grease side facing up).
    Figure 1. Removing and Installing the Heat Sink The figure shows removing and installing a heat sink.
    1. heat sink
    2. captive screws (4)
    3. processor shield
    4. standoffs (4)
    • 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.
  11. Position your thumb firmly over the processor socket-release lever and release the lever from the locked position by pushing down and out from under the tab. Rotate the lever 90 degrees upwards.
  12. Rotate the processor shield upward and out of the way.
    • CAUTION: The socket pins are fragile and can be permanently damaged. Be careful not to bend the pins in the socket when removing the processor out of the socket.
  13. Lift the processor out of the socket and leave the release lever up so that the socket is ready for the new processor.
    Figure 2. Removing and Installing a Processor The figure shows removing and installing a processor.
    1. socket release lever
    2. processor
    3. processor shield
    4. ZIF socket
    5. socket keys (2)
    6. notch
    • NOTE: After removing the processor, place it in an antistatic container for reuse, return, or temporary storage. Do not touch the bottom of the processor. Touch only the edges of the processor.

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