Owners Manual

Installing System Components 151
Installing 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.
NOTE: In a dual-processor configuration, CPU 1 and CPU 2 sockets must be used.
1 If you are adding a processor for the first time, remove the socket cover.
See Figure 3-30.
Figure 3-30. Removing the Processor Socket Cover
1 socket-release lever 2 processor shield
3 pin 1 indicators (2) 4 processor
5 notch in processor (2) 6 ZIF socket
1 processor cover 2 processor socket
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