Dell PowerEdge 2850 - Manual (Page 7)

Processor Upgrade Installation Guide
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b Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the processor.
c Open the other heat-sink retention lever.
d If the heat sink has not separated from the processor, carefully rotate the heat sink in a clockwise,
then counterclockwise, direction until it releases from the processor. Do not pry the heat sink off
the processor.
e Lift the heat sink off of the processor and set the heat sink upside down so as not to contaminate
the thermal grease.
f Pull the socket-release lever straight up until the processor is released from the socket.
See Figure 1-2.
Figure 1-2. Removing and Installing the Processor
g Lift the processor out of the socket and leave the release lever up so that the socket is ready
for the new processor.
7 Unpack the new processor.
If any of the pins on the microprocessor appear bent, see "Getting Help" in your Installation
and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions about obtaining technical assistance.
processor
pin-1 corner of processor
ZIF socket
socket-release lever
pin-1 corner of socket