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Procedure
Notes:
• It may take some time for the heat sink to cool down after the system has been powered down.
• The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions for the processor. Do not power on the
server with the heat sink removed.
Step 1.
Prepare your server.
1. Remove the top cover. See "Remove the top cover" on page 392.
2. Remove the air baffle. See "Remove the air baffle" on page 149.
3. Remove the fan cage (only for removing the performance heat sink). See "Remove the system
fan cage" on page 387.
4. Remove any parts and disconnect any cables that might impede your access to the heat sink
and processor.
Step 2.
Use a Torx #T20 screwdriver to loosen all the captive screws in the removal sequence shown on
the heat-sink label. After loosening each captive screw, wait for several seconds for the heat sink to
loosen from the processor. Then, slightly lift the heat sink away from the system.
Note: The suggested tightening torque value is 14.0 ± 0.5 inch-pounds (1.525 – 1.638 newton
meters).
Figure 116. Removing a standard heat sink
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