Dell EMC PowerEdge C6420 Manual page 89

Figure 36. Installing the processor bracket
3 If you are using an existing heat sink, remove the thermal grease from the heat sink by using a clean lint-free cloth.
4 Use the thermal grease syringe included with your processor kit to apply the grease in a quadrilateral design on the top of the
processor.
CAUTION: Applying too much thermal grease can result in excess grease coming in contact with and contaminating the
processor socket.
NOTE: The thermal grease syringe is intended for single use only. Dispose the syringe after you use it.
Figure 37. Applying thermal grease on top of the processor
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