Processors And Heat Sinks; Removing The Heat Sink - Dell PowerEdge T130 Owner's Manual

1. Ensure that you read the
2. Follow the procedure listed in
3. If installed, remove the expansion card and the expansion card riser.
Steps
1. Align and insert the tabs on the iDRAC port card on the slots on the chassis wall.
2. Insert the iDRAC port card into the connector on the system board.
3. Tighten the two screws that secure the iDRAC port card holder to the system board.
4. Reconnect the cable to the iDRAC port card.
Next steps
1. Install the expansion card, if applicable.
2. Install the expansion-card riser.
3. Follow the procedure listed in

Processors and heat sinks

Use the following procedure when:
• Removing and installing a heat sink
• Installing an additional processor
• Replacing a processor
NOTE: To ensure proper system cooling, you must install a processor blank in any empty processor
socket.

Removing the heat sink

Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that are shipped with your product.
CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to remove the
processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.
NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be
performed only by Dell certified service technicians.
1. Ensure that you follow the
2. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
3. Follow the procedure listed in
4. Disconnect the heat sink cooling fan power cable connector from the connector on the system
board.
WARNING: The heat sink and processor are too hot to touch for some time after the system has
been powered down. Allow the heat sink and processor to cool down before handling them.
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Safety instructions.
Before working inside your
After working inside your
Safety instructions.
Before working inside your
system.
system.
system.