Processor and heat sink module
This is a service technician replaceable part only.
Removing the processor and heat sink module
Prerequisites
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 support bar.
4. Remove the air shroud top cover.
5. Remove the cooling fan cage assembly.
6. Remove the air shroud or remove the GPU air shroud.
NOTE: The GPU air shroud can be removed only after the full length expansion card risers have been removed.
7. If installed, Remove the full length expansion card risers.
NOTE: The heat sink and processor are 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.
8. Remove the PEM, if the system board processor and heat sink module (PHM) must be accessed.
Steps
1. Ensure all four anti-tilt wires are in the locked position (outward position), and then using a Torx T30 screwdriver, loosen the
captive nuts on the PHM in the order that is mentioned below:
a. Loosen the first nut three turns.
b. Loosen the nut diagonally opposite to the nut you loosened first.
c. Repeat the procedure for the remaining two nuts.
d. Return to the first nut and loosen it completely.
NOTE: Ensure that the anti-tilt wires on the PHM are in locked position when loosening the captive nuts.
2. Set all the anti-tilt wires to unlocked position (inward position).
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