Microprocessor And Heat Sink - Dell 4100 Service Manual

4-20 Dell PowerEdge 4100/180 and 4100/200 Systems Service Manual

Microprocessor and Heat Sink

microprocessor
socket
Figure 4-20. Microprocessor Configuration
The computer may have two microprocessors. To remove a microprocessor and
heat sink, follow these steps:
1. Remove the microprocessor securing clip from the microprocessor/heat
sink assembly.
WARNING: The microprocessor chip can get extremely hot during
system operations. Be sure the chip has had sufficient time to cool
before touching it.
Press down on the folded part of the clip with a small screwdriver to release
the clip (see Figure 4-21).
clip
heat sink
thermal pad
(bonded to heat sink)
microprocessor
pin-1 corner of socket
front tab