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Dell PowerEdge T330 Owner's Manual

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Removing the processor

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.
NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be performed only by Dell certified service technicians.
  1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
  2. 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 by using the Dell Lifecycle Controller.
  3. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
  4. Remove the cooling shroud.
  5. Remove the heat sink.
  6. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
WARNING: The processor will be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the processor to cool before removing it.
CAUTION: The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware that the release lever can spring up suddenly if not firmly held.

Steps

  1. Release the socket lever by pushing the lever down and out from under the tab on the processor shield.
  2. Lift the lever upward until the processor shield lifts.
    CAUTION: The processor socket pins are fragile and can be permanently damaged. Be careful not to bend the pins in the processor socket when removing the processor out of the socket.
  3. Lift the processor out of the socket.
    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 to avoid damage to the processor contacts. Touch only the side edges of the processor.
    Figure 1. Opening and closing the processor shield
    This figure shows opening and closing the processor shield.
    1. processor shield
    2. tab on the processor shield
    3. socket lever
    Figure 2. Removing and installing a processor
    This figure shows removing and installing a processor.
    1. pin-1 indicator of processor
    2. processor
    3. slot (2)
    4. processor shield
    5. socket lever
    6. socket keys (2)
    7. socket

Next steps

  1. Install the processor.
  2. Install the heat sink.
  3. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.

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