Dell PowerEdge T605, Hardware Owner'S Manual

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Installing System Components
Figure 3-34. Installing and Removing the Heat Sink
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Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the processor.
8
Gently lift the heat sink off of the processor and set the heat sink aside.
NOTE:
Lay the heat sink on its side to avoid contaminating the thermal
adhesive on the bottom of the heat sink.
NOTICE:
The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware that
the release lever can spring up suddenly if not firmly grasped.
9
Position your thumb firmly over the socket-release lever and release the
lever from the locked position. Rotate the lever 90 degrees upward until
the processor is released from the socket. See Figure 3-35.
10
Rotate the processor shield upward and out of the way.
1 heat sink 2 release lever retainers (2)
3 release levers (2) 4 thermal grease
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4 1
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