• Read “Installation Guidelines” on page 29 and “Safety inspection checklist” on page 30 to ensure that you
work safely.
• Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the
server; then, remove it from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.
Procedure
Step 1. Install the processor if one is not yet installed. See
“Install the processor (trained technician only)”
on page 124
.
Step 2. Align the four screws on the heat sink and fan module with the corresponding screw holes on the
system board. Make sure the fan cable is close to the heat sink fan connector. See
“System-board
connectors” on page 17
.
Step 3. Install the heat sink and fan module.
a.
& Tighten screw 1 and 2: First, partially tighten screw 1; then, fully tighten screw 2. Finally,
fully tighten screw 1.
b.
& Tighten screw 3 and 4: First, partially tighten screw 3; then, fully tighten screw 4. Finally,
fully tighten screw 3.
Note: Do not touch the thermal grease while handling the heat sink and fan module.
Figure 73. Installing the heat sink and fan module
Step 4. Connect the heat sink fan cable to the system board. See Chapter 6 “Internal cable routing” on
page 145
.
After you finish
1. If applicable, install the ODD+bay 2 drive cage assembly (see
“Install the optical drive cage” on page 80)
or install the bay 2+bay 3 drive cage assembly (see “Install the drive cage (bay 3)” on page 69).
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