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Dell PowerEdge T620 Systems Owner's Manual

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Removing A Processor

  • 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. Before upgrading your system, download the latest system BIOS version from support.dell.com and follow the instructions included in the compressed download file to install the update on your system.
  2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. When disconnected from the power source, press and hold the power button for three seconds to fully drain the system of stored power prior to removing the cover.
  3. Open the system.
  4. Remove the cooling shroud.
    • WARNING: The heat sink and processor are hot to the touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the heat sink and processor to cool before handling them.
    • CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to remove the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.
  5. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, loosen the first screw that secures the heat sink to the system board.
  6. Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the processor and remove the screw diagonally opposite the first screw.
  7. Repeat the procedure for the remaining two screws.
  8. Remove the heat sink.
    Figure 1. Removing and Installing a Processor The figure shows removing and installing a heat sink.
    1. heat sink
    2. captive screws (4)
    3. processor
    4. slots (4)
    • CAUTION: The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware that the release lever can spring up suddenly if not firmly grasped.
  9. Position your thumb firmly over the processor socket-release lever near the unlock icon unlock icon and release the lever from the locked position by pushing down and out from under the tab.
  10. Similarly, position your thumb firmly over the processor socket-release lever near the lock icon lock icon and release the lever from the locked position by pushing down and out from under the tab. Rotate the lever 90 degrees upward.
    Figure 2. Processor Shield Opening and Closing Lever Sequence The figure shows the sequence of opening and closing the processor levers.
    1. socket release lever
    2. close first icon
    3. processor
    4. socket release lever
    5. open first icon
  11. Hold the tab on the processor shield and rotate it upward and out of the way.
  12. Lift the processor out of the socket and leave the release lever up so that the socket is ready for the new processor.
    • NOTE: If you are permanently removing the processor, you must install a socket protective cap in the vacant socket to protect the socket pins and keep the socket free of dust.
    Figure 3. Removing and Installing a Processor The figure shows removing and installing a processor.
    1. close first socket release lever
    2. pin-1 corner of processor
    3. processor
    4. open first socket release lever
    5. socket
    6. guide
    7. slot
    8. golden triangle

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