ProcedureProcedure
1. Power down the server.
2. If installed, open the cable management arm.
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. Remove the air baffle .
9. If using the liquid cooling heatsink, do the following:
Remove the middle cover
Remove all fans
Remove the liquid cooling heatsink
10. Remove the heatsink:
CAUTION:CAUTION:
To prevent mechanical damage or depositing oil on your hands or other contaminant to the heatsink contact surface,
hold the heatsink only by the edge of its base plate. Do not touch the heatsink fins.
a. Review the heatsink screw numbering on the heatsink label.
b. Loosen the heatsink screw numbers 6, 5, 4, and 3 in a diagonal manner (callouts 1 to 4).