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Dell PowerEdge FC630 Owner's Manual

Removing a processor or DIMM blank

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. Follow the safety guidelines listed in safety instructions section.

  2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.

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

  2. Ensure that you install the processor or DIMM blank when you have removed a processor permanently.

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


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