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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
Prior to upgrading your system, download and install the latest system
BIOS version from
support.dell.com
. Follow the instructions included in
the file download to install the update on your system.
2
Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect
the system from the electrical outlet.
3
Open the system. See "Opening the System."
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.
4
Open one of the heat-sink retention latches by pressing the end of the
latch, moving it laterally, and lifting the latch upwards. See Figure 3-19.
Figure 3-19. Installing and Removing the Heat Sink
5
Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the processor.
6
Open the other heat-sink retention latch.
1 heat sink 2 heat-sink retention latch (2)
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