Figure 131. Heat sink retention module removal
If you are instructed to return the heat sink retention module, follow all the packaging instructions, and use
any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.
Installing a heat sink retention module
Use this information to install a heat sink retention module.
To install a heat sink retention module, complete the following steps:
Step 1. Read the safety information that begins on
“Safety” on page v and “Installation guidelines” on page
417
.
Step 2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables.
Step 3. Remove the cover (see
“Removing the cover” on page 424).
Step 4. Remove the applicable air baffles (see
“Removing the DIMM air baffle” on page 428 and “Removing
the microprocessor 2 air baffle” on page 426
).
Step 5. Align the retention module with the holes on the system board.
Step 6. Use a screwdriver to reinstall the four screws that you removed earlier.
Figure 132. Heat sink retention module installation
Step 7. Reinstall the microprocessor and heat sink (see “Installing a microprocessor and heat sink” on
page 502
).
Step 8. Reinstall the air baffle.
Step 9. Install the cover (see
“Installing the cover” on page 425).
Step 10. Slide the server into the rack.
Step 11. Reconnect the power cords and any cables that you removed.
Step 12. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.
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