Steps
1
Place the heat sink with the processor side facing up.
2
Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the release slot marked with a yellow label. Twist (do not pry) the screwdriver to break the thermal
paste seal.
3
Push the retaining clips on the processor bracket to unlock the bracket from the heat sink.
Figure 59. Loosening the processor bracket
4
Lift the bracket and the processor away from the heat sink, and place the processor connector side down on the processor tray.
5
Flex the outer edges of the bracket to release the bracket from the processor.
NOTE:
Ensure that the processor and the bracket are placed in the tray after you remove the heat sink.
Figure 60. Removing the processor bracket
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Installing and removing system components
