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Dell PowerEdge 2550 User Manual

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9.

 

Place the new heat sink on top of the microprocessor chip (see

Figure 8

-11

).

10.

 

To replace the retention clip, orient the clip so that the release tab is adjacent to the triangular marks on the heat sink and the system board. Hook the

unfolded end of the clip over the tab on the edge of the socket closest to the cooling fans; then press down on the release tab on the free end of the
clip to snap the clip over the tab on the socket (see

Figure 8

-11

).

Figure 8-11. Installing the Heat Sink

 

11.

 

If you are adding a second microprocessor, insert the VRM in the secondary VRM socket as shown in

Figure 8

-12

, making sure that the latches at each

end of the socket engage.

Figure 8-12. Installing the VRM

 

NOTE: To avoid possible damage to the microprocessor, you must align the heat sink so that the triangular mark on the heat sink points toward the
triangular mark on the system board.