Before removing the heat sink,
• Remove the top cover. See “Remove the top cover” on page 89.
• Remove the air baffle. See “Remove the air baffle” on page 92.
• Remove any parts and disconnect any cables that might impede your access to the heat sink and
processor.
To remove a heat sink, complete the following steps:
Watch the procedure. A video of the installation and removal process is available:
• YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-DTDY1lmpIPpJVOzo7dKq14
• Youku: http://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_52222446.html
Figure 169. Removing a heat sink
Step 1. Use a Torx #T20 screwdriver to loosen all the captive screws in the removal sequence shown on
the heat-sink label. After loosening each captive screw, wait for several seconds for the heat sink to
loosen from the processor.
Step 2. Slightly lift the heat sink away from the system.
After removing a heat sink:
• If you are replacing a heat sink, install a new heat sink. See “Install a heat sink” on page 188.
• If you are replacing a processor, remove the processor. See “Remove a processor” on page 185.
Remove a processor
Use this information to remove a processor.
“Read the
installation
Guidelines” on
page 79
“Power off
the server for
this task” on
page 11
“ATTENTION:
Static Sensitive Device
Ground package before opening”
on page 82
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