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Figure 20: Removing the CPU/Heatsink Assembly
CPU socket on motherboard
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Heatsink
1
T-30 Torx driver
5
Heatsink captive nuts (two on each side)
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CPU carrier (below heatsink in this view)
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Step 2
Separate the heatsink from the CPU assembly (the CPU assembly includes the CPU and the CPU carrier):
a) Place the heatsink with CPU assembly so that it is oriented upside-down as shown below.
Note the thermal-interface material (TIM) breaker location. TIM BREAKER is stamped on the CPU carrier next to
a small slot.
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Maintaining the Server
Replacing a CPU and Heatsink