5. Run the system memory test in the system diagnostics.
Processor and heat sink
Removing a heat sink
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
3. If installed, remove the air shroud.
WARNING: The heat sink and processor are too hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered
off. Allow the heat sink and processor to cool down before handling them.
NOTE: The procedure to uninstall T-type heat sink is similar. The image shows heat sink configuration system.
Steps
1. Using a Torx #12in-lb (+/- 10%). screwdriver, loosen the captive screws in the order that is mentioned on the heat sink.
Please follow the torque, screw sequence to fully loosen the screws one-at-a-time for heatsink removal.
a. There are a total of 6 screws in this process. Partially loosen the captive screws in the disassembly order (approximately
3 turns) mentioned.
b. Follow screw sequence noted on the heat sink label. Disassembly order: 6->5->4->3->2->1.
NOTE: The captive screw numbers are marked on the heat sink.
2. Lift the heat sink from the system.
Figure 89. Removing a heat sink
Next steps
1. If you are uninstalling a faulty heat sink, replace the heat sink, else remove the processor.
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