9. Remove the fan cage brackets:
a. Retract and hold the blue spring plunger.
b. Slide the bracket towards the front of the chassis to release it.
c. Repeat steps a–b to remove the other bracket.
10. Remove all DIMMs.
11. Remove the cable clips.
12. If installed, remove these server options from the system board:
• Modular storage controller
• Standup expansion boards
• Power distribution board
• Energy pack
13. Disconnect all cables from the system board.
14. Observe the following cautions.
CAUTION: Be sure to loosen each heatsink nut in the order indicated. Otherwise, damage
might occur to the heatsink or processor.
CAUTION: Install the processor heatsink assembly as soon as possible after removing it. Do
not leave the processor socket unpopulated for extended periods of time.
15. Remove the processor heatsink assembly:
a. Allow the heatsink to cool.
b. Using a T-30 Torx screwdriver, loosen the heatsink nuts.
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