Lenovo ThinkSystem SR635 - Install a Heat Sink

Install a heat sink
Use this information to install a heat sink.
“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
Before installing the heat sink:
• If you use the existing heat sink:
1. Remove the thermal grease on the heat sink by using an alcohol cleaning pad.
2. Apply new thermal grease (ShinEtsu 7783D) in a quadrilateral design on the top of the processor.
Note: Do not apply too much thermal grease. Too much thermal grease can result in excess grease
coming in contact with and contaminating the processor socket.
Figure 172. Applying thermal grease
• If you use a new heat sink, the thermal grease is pre-applied to the heat sink. Remove the protective cover
and install the heat sink.
To install 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
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