Figure 162. Removing a heat sink
Next steps
If you are removing a faulty heat sink, Removing the processor and heat sink module , if not, Removing the processor.
Removing the processor
Prerequisites
WARNING: Remove the processor from processor and heat sink module (PHM) only if you are replacing the
processor or heat sink.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system .
3. Remove the air shroud.
4. Remove the processor heat sink module.
CAUTION: Y
ou 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. P
lace the heat sink with the processor side facing up.
210 Installing and removing system components