Removing A Processor And Heat Sink Module - Dell EMC PowerEdge C6420 Manual

Table 32. Supported heat sinks
Heat sink
CPU 1, standard heat sink
CPU 1, extended heat sink
CPU 2, standard heat sink

Removing a processor and heat sink module

Prerequisites
WARNING: The heat sink may be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the heat sink to
cool before removing it.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2 Follow the procedure listed in
3 Remove the sled from the enclosure.
4 Remove the air shroud.
5 If installed, disconnect the fabric cable from the fabric processor.
NOTE: The process to remove a processor heat sink module (PHM) is identical for a fabric and a non-fabric processor.
Steps
1 Using a Torx #T30 screwdriver, loosen the screws on the heat sink in the order below:
a Loosen the first screw three turns.
b Loosen the second screw completely.
c Return to the first screw and loosen it completely.
NOTE:
loosened, continue to loosen the screw(s).
2 Pushing both blue retention clips simultaneously, lift the PHM out of the system.
3 Set the PHM aside with the processor side facing up.
Dimensions
Length =108 mm (4.25 inches), Width =88
mm (3.46 inches), Height =24.8 mm (0.97
inches)
Length =108 mm (4.25 inches), Width =96
mm (3.77 inches), Height =24.8 mm (0.97
inches)
Length =108 mm (4.25 inches), Width =88
mm (3.46 inches), Height =24.8 mm (0.97
inches)
Safety instructions.
Before working inside your
It is normal for the heat sink to slip off the blue retention clips when the screws are partially
system.
Installing and removing system components
Design
2 heat pipes
2 heat pipes
3 heat pipes
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