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2.2.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink
Caution: The heat sink has thermal interface material (TIM) on the underside of it.
Use caution so that you do not damage the thermal interface material.
Use gloves to
avoid sharp edges
.
1. Get heat sink from the shipping position.
2. Remove the protective film on the TIM if present.
3. Align heat sink fins to the front and back of the chassis for correct airflow.
Airflow
goes from front-to-back of chassis.
The heat sink has four captive fasteners and should be tightened using the following
procedure:
4. Using a #2 screwdriver, finger-tighten each fastener diagonally as shown by the
numbers in the diagram below.
5. Securely re-tighten each fastener again in the same order as performed in Step
4.
Caution: Do not over-tighten fasteners.