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If you are removing a faulty heat sink, replace the heat sink, if not, remove the processor.
Removing the processor from the processor and heat sink module
Prerequisites
WARNING: The heat sink may be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered off. Allow the
heat sink to cool before removing it.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the air shroud.
4. Remove the processor heat sink module.
CAUTION: You may find the CMOS battery loss or CMOS checksum error displayed during the first instance of
powering on the system after the processor or system board replacement which is expected. To fix this, simply
go to setup option to configure the system settings.
Steps
1. Place the heat sink with the processor side facing up.
2. Using your thumb, lift the thermal interface material (TIM) break lever to release the processor from the TIM and retaining
clip.
3. Holding the processor by the edges, lift the processor away from the retaining clip.
NOTE: Ensure to hold the retaining clip to the heat sink as you lift the TIM break lever.
Figure 57. Lift up the TIM break lever
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