Figure 50. Remove the Thermal Interface Material (TIM) protective film
7. Place the heat sink on the processor and press the base of the heat sink until the carrier locks onto the heat sink at all the
four corners.
CAUTION:
To avoid damaging the fins on the heat sink, do not press down on the heat sink fins.
NOTE:
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Ensure latching features on processor carrier and heat sink are aligned during assembly.
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Ensure that the pin 1 indicator on the heat sink is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the carrier before placing the
heat sink onto the processor carrier.
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Installing and removing system components
