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Dell PowerEdge T360 Installation and Service Manual

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Installing the processor

Prerequisites

CAUTION:Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to replace the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.
  1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
  3. Remove the processor.

Steps

  1. Align the pin 1 indicator of the processor with the triangle on the socket and place the processor on the socket.
    CAUTION:Positioning the processor incorrectly can permanently damage the system board or the processor. Be careful not to bend the pins in the socket.
  2. Lower the socket lever and push it under the tab to lock it.
    NOTE:If the processor has previously been used in a system, remove any remaining thermal grease from the processor by using a lint-free cloth.
    Figure 1. Installing the processor
    This image shows how to install the processor.

Next steps

NOTE:Ensure that you install the heat sink after you install the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.
  1. Install the heat sink module.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.

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