Figure 108. Inspecting the thermal interface material
7. Choose one of the following repair options:
Option
Description
Is the TIM damaged? It is damaged. Proceed to step “8” on page 121 to replace the TIM and
install the existing heat sink.
Is the TIM OK?
It is not damaged and can be reused. Proceed to step “9” on page 123 to
reuse the TIM and install the existing heat sink.
8. Use this step to install a new TIM and reuse the existing heat sink.
a) Open the TIM packaging and carefully remove the TIM, holding it by the edges of the carrier strip
and holding it away from the shipping container.
b) Remove the protective film from the clear carrier strip by using the supplied tweezers.
Note: The TIM must remain flat. Small wrinkles are acceptable, but folds are not acceptable.
c) Using the tweezers, remove the TIM from the carrier strip and center it onto the system processor
module.
The TIM has no preferred up side. The TIM can be placed on the system processor module and
centered as shown in the following figure.
Removing and replacing parts in the 9183-22X 121
