c Return to the first screw and loosen it completely.
NOTE:
It is normal for the heat sink to slip off the blue retention clips when the screws are partially loosened, continue
to loosen the screws.
2
Push both blue retention clips simultaneously, lift the processor and heat sink module (PHM) out of the system.
3
Set the PHM aside with the processor side facing up.
Figure 31. Removing the processor and heat sink module
Next step
Install the
.
Removing the processor from the processor and heat sink
module
Prerequisites
NOTE:
Only remove the processor from the processor and heat sink module if you are replacing the processor or heat sink. This
procedure is not required when replacing a system board.
1
Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2
Follow the procedures in
Before working inside your system
3
Remove the
.
4
Remove the
processor and heat sink module
Steps
1
Place the heat sink with the processor side facing up.
2
Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the release slot marked with a yellow label. Twist (do not pry) the screwdriver to break the thermal
paste seal.
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