Dell 6100 - M Icroprocessor and Heat Sink

8 Dell PowerEdge 6100/200 System Microprocessor Replacement
M
icroprocessor and Heat Sink
The computer can have up to four microprocessors installed.
Figure 6. Microprocessor Configuration
To remove the microprocessor/heat sink assembly, follow these steps:
1. Remove the left computer cover.
2. Remove the support panel and the appropriate microprocessor module.
3. Remove the microprocessor securing clip from the microprocessor/heat
sink assembly (see Figure 7).
WARNING: The microprocessor chip can get extremely hot during
system operations. Be sure the chip has had sufficient time to cool
before touching it.
microprocessor
securing clip
thermal interface pad
(attached to the heat sink)
microprocessor
pin-1 corner of
socket
microprocessor
socket
front tab
heat sink