NOTE:
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Ensure latching features on retaining clip and heat sink are aligned during assembly.
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Ensure that the pin 1 indicator on the heat sink is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the retaining clip before placing
the heat sink onto the retaining clip.
Figure 113. Installing the heat sink onto the processor
Next steps
1.
Install the processor heat sink module
or
install the liquid cooling module
.
2.
3. Follow the procedure listed in
After working inside your system
.
Installing the processor and heat sink module
Prerequisites
Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to replace the processor or system board. The heat sink is
necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the
.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the
Before working inside your system
3.
.
4. If installed, remove the processor dust cover.
Steps
1. Set the anti-tilt wires to the unlocked position on the heat sink (inward position).
Installing and removing system components
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