Cisco APIC M3 User Manual

Figure 20: Removing the CPU/Heatsink Assembly
CPU socket on motherboard4Heatsink1
T-30 Torx driver5Heatsink captive nuts (two on each side)2
-CPU carrier (below heatsink in this view)3
Step 2 Separate the heatsink from the CPU assembly (the CPU assembly includes the CPU and the CPU carrier):
a) Place the heatsink with CPU assembly so that it is oriented upside-down as shown below.
Note the thermal-interface material (TIM) breaker location. TIM BREAKER is stamped on the CPU carrier next to
a small slot.
Cisco APIC M3/L3 Server Installation and Service Guide
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Maintaining the Server
Replacing a CPU and Heatsink

Cisco APIC M3 Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	APIC M3
Category	Server
Language	English