Dell EMC PowerEdge R540 - Installing a Processor and Heat Sink Module

Figure 63. Installing the heat sink onto the processor
Next steps
1 Installing a processor and heat sink module
2 Installing the air shroud
3 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Installing a processor and heat sink module
Prerequisites
CAUTION
: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to replace the processor. The heat sink is necessary to
maintain proper thermal conditions.
1
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 If installed, remove the CPU dust cover.
Steps
1 Align the pin 1 indicator of the heat sink to the system board and then place the processor and heat sink module (PHM) on the
processor socket.
CAUTION
: To avoid damaging the ns on the heat sink, do not press down on the heat sink
ns.
Installing and removing system components 111