HPE ProLiant ML10 Gen9, Maintenance And Service Manual

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Removal and replacement procedures 40
Heatsink
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
internal system components to cool before touching them.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, take the appropriate anti-static
precautions before beginning any installation, removal, or replacement procedure. Improper
grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.
To remove the component:
1.
Power down the server (on page 24 ).
2.
Remove all power:
a.
Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b.
Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3.
Remove the access panel (on page 24 ).
4.
Place the server on its side.
5.
Remove the heatsink:
a.
Disconnect the processor fan cable.
b.
Loosen one pair of diagonally opposite screws halfway, and then loosen the other pair of screws.
c.
Completely loosen all screws in the same sequence.
d.
Remove the heatsink from the processor backplate.
To replace the component:
1.
Clean the old thermal grease from the processor with the alcohol swab. Allow the alcohol to
evaporate before continuing.