Removing the heatsinkRemoving the heatsink
WARNING:WARNING:
To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the internal system components to
cool before touching them.
CAUTION:CAUTION:
A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-sensitive
devices. To prevent damage, observe antistatic precautions.
PrerequisitesPrerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:
T-15 Torx screwdriver
Alcohol wipe
ProcedureProcedure
1. If physically powering down a server with the front bezel installed, remove the front bezel .
2. Power down the server.
3. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
4. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
5. Remove the server from the rack .
6. Place the server on a flat, level work surface.
7. Remove the access panel .
8. If installed, remove the M.2 air baffle.
9. If installed, remove the processor air baffle.