Removing a processor and heat sink module
Prerequisites
WARNING:
The heat sink may be hot to touch for some time after the system is powered down. Allow the heat sink to cool
before removing it.
1
Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2
Follow the procedure listed in
Before working inside your system
.
3
If applicable,
Steps
1
Using a Torx #T30 screwdriver, loosen the screws on the heat sink in the order below:
a Loosen the first screw three turns.
b Loosen the second screw completely.
c Return to the first screw and loosen it completely.
2
Pushing both blue retention clips simultaneously, lift the processor and heat sink module (PHM) processor and heat sink module
3
Set the PHM aside with the processor side facing up.
Figure 42. Removing processor and heat sink module
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