Next steps
1
2
Connect the fabric cable to the fabric processor.
3
Follow the procedure listed in
After working inside your enclosure
.
Removing the fabric processor from the processor heat sink
module
Prerequisites
WARNING:
The heat sink may be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered off. Allow the heat sink to cool
before removing it.
NOTE:
This procedure is only for replacing a heat sink or a processor. This procedure should not be followed while replacing a
system board.
1
Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2
Follow the procedure listed in
Before working inside your enclosure
3
.
4
Remove the fabric cable from the processor
.
5
Remove the processor and heat sink module
Steps
1
Place the heat sink with the processor contact side facing up.
2
Insert the flat blade screwdriver into the release slot and twist (do not pry) the screwdriver to break the seal created by the thermal
paste.
3
Push the retaining clips on the processor bracket to unlock the bracket from the heat sink.
4
Lift the bracket and the processor away from the heat sink, and place the processor side down on the processor tray.
5
Flex the outer edges of the bracket close to the fabric connector to release the bracket from the processor.
Figure 32. Loosening the processor bracket
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Summary of Contents for PowerEdge C6420
Page 8: ...Figure 1 Supported configurations for PowerEdge C6420 8 Dell EMC PowerEdge C6420 overview ...
Page 16: ...Mechanical overview Figure 10 Mechanical overview 16 Dell EMC PowerEdge C6420 overview ...
Page 17: ...Memory information Figure 11 Memory information Dell EMC PowerEdge C6420 overview 17 ...
Page 18: ...Jumper settings Figure 12 Jumper settings 18 Dell EMC PowerEdge C6420 overview ...
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