5 Remove the power supply units.
6 Remove the system from the rack and place it on an ESD work bench. For more information, see the Rail Installation Guide available at
www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
7 Remove the system cover.
8 Remove the air shroud.
9 If installed, remove the rear drive cage.
10 If installed, remove the risers.
11 Remove a processor and heat sink module.
Steps
1 Place the heat sink with the processor side facing up.
2 Insert a at blade screwdriver into the release slot marked with a yellow label. Twist (do not pry) the screwdriver to break the thermal
grease seal.
3 Push the retaining clips on the processor bracket to release the bracket from the heat sink.
Figure 76. Loosening the processor bracket
4 Lift the processor bracket away from the heat sink, and place the processor connector side down on the processor tray.
5 Flex the outer edges of the bracket to release the bracket from the processor.
NOTE
: Ensure that the processor bracket is placed in the tray after you remove it from the heat sink.
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