Dell EMC XC Core XC450 Installation and Service Manual

Installing the processor into a processor and heat sink module

1. Place the processor in the processor tray.
   NOTE: Ensure that the pin 1 indicator on the processor tray is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the processor.
2. Place the processor carrier on top of the processor that is in the processor tray aligning pin 1 indicator on the processor.
   NOTE: Ensure that the pin 1 indicator on the carrier is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the processor before placing the carrier on the processor.

   NOTE: Ensure that the processor and the carrier are placed in the tray before you install the heat sink.

   

3. Align the processor with processor carrier by using your fingers to press the carrier on all the four sides until it clicks into place.
   NOTE:Ensure that the processor is securely latched to the processor carrier.

   

4. If you are using an existing heat sink, remove the thermal grease on the heat sink by using a clean lint-free cloth.
5. Use the thermal grease syringe included with your processor kit to apply the grease in a thin spiral on the bottom of the heat sink.

   

   CAUTION:Applying too much thermal grease can result in excess grease coming in contact with and contaminating the processor socket.

   NOTE:The thermal grease syringe is intended for single use only. Dispose of the syringe after you use it.
6. For new heat sink. remove the Thermal Interface Material (TIM) protective film from the base of heat sink.

   

7. Place the heat sink on the processor and press the heat sink until the carrier locks onto the heat sink at all the four corners.
   CAUTION:To avoid damaging the fins on the heat sink, do not press down on the heat sink fins.

   NOTE: Ensure that the pin 1 indicator on the heat sink is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the carrier before placing the heat sink onto the processor carrier.

   NOTE:Ensure latching features on processor carrier and heat sink are aligned during assembly.