Steps
1. Place the heat sink on the system board.
2. Align the screw holes on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board.
3. In sequential order (1 > 2 > 3 > 4) tighten the four captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
Next steps
1. Install the base cover for computer shipped with a plastic chassis.
2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Removing the heat sink for computers shipped with an aluminum
chassis - Discrete
CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
NOTE: Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information see, Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover for computers shipped with an aluminum chassis.
About this task
NOTE:
The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you
touch it.
NOTE: For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heat sink. The oils in your skin
can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.
The following image indicates the location of the discrete heat sink and provides a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
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Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
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