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Dell PowerEdge C4130 Owner's Manual

Installing a processor blank

If you are converting a dual processor system to a single processor system, install the processor 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 are shipped with your product.

  1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
  3. Ensure that the memory module socket ejectors are in the unlocked position.

Steps

  1. Align the processor blank with the memory module socket on the system board.
  2. Lower the processor blank into the memory module socket, and press the blank firmly until the memory module socket ejectors click into place.
    Figure 1. Installing a processor blank
    This figure shows installing the processor blank.
    1. memory module socket (2)
    2. memory module socket ejector (2)
    3. processor blank

Next steps

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


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