Processors and heat sinks
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.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in
Safety instructions
.
Follow the procedure listed in
Before working inside your system
.
If applicable,
remove the air shroud.
Steps
Using a Torx #T30 screwdriver, loosen the screws on the heat sink in the order b elow:
a)
Loosen the first screw three turns.
b)
Loosen the second screw completely.
c)
Return to the first screw and loosen it completely.
Pushing both blue retention clips simultaneously, lift the processor and heat sink module (PHM) processor and heat sink module
Set the PHM aside with the processor side facing up.
Figure 55. Removing the processor and heat sink module
Next steps
Install the PHM.
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Installing and removing syst em components
