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Processor and heat sink replacement
Use the following procedures to replace an assembled processor and heat sink, known as a processor-heat-
sink module (PHM), a processor, or a heat sink.
Attention:
• Before you begin replacing a processor, make sure that you have an alcohol cleaning pad (part number
00MP352) and gray thermal grease (part number 41Y9292).
• Cascade Lake processors are supported on the system board with part number 01PE840. If you use the
system board with part number 00MX681, update your system firmware to the latest level before installing
a Cascade Lake processor. Otherwise, the system cannot be powered on.
Important: The processor in your server can throttle, temporarily lowering speed to reduce heat output, in
response to thermal conditions. In instances where the throttling period is of extremely short duration (100
ms or less), the only indication will be an entry in the event log. In these instances the event can be ignored
and processor replacement is not required.
Remove a processor and heat sink
This task has instructions for removing an assembled processor and heat sink, known as a processor-heat-
sink module (PHM), a processor, and a heat sink. All of these tasks require a Torx T30 driver.
"Read the
installation
Guidelines" on
page 45
Attention:
• Intel Xeon SP Gen 2 processors are supported on the system board with part number 01PE840. If you use
the system board with part number 00MX681, update your system firmware to the latest level before
installing a Intel Xeon SP Gen 2 processor. Otherwise, the system cannot be powered on.
• Each processor socket must always contain a cover or a PHM. When removing or installing a PHM,
protect empty processor sockets with a cover.
• Do not touch the processor socket or processor contacts. Processor-socket contacts are very fragile and
easily damaged. Contaminants on the processor contacts, such as oil from your skin, can cause
connection failures.
• Remove and install only one PHM at a time. If the system board supports multiple processors, install the
PHMs starting with the first processor socket.
• Do not allow the thermal grease on the processor or heat sink to come in contact with anything. Contact
with any surface can compromise the thermal grease, rendering it ineffective. Thermal grease can damage
components, such as electrical connectors in the processor socket. Do not remove the grease cover from
a heat sink until you are instructed to do so.
• To ensure the best performance, check the manufacturing date on the new heat sink and make sure it
does not exceed 2 years. Otherwise, wipe off the existing thermal grease and apply the new grease onto it
for optimal thermal performance.
Before you remove a PHM:
Note: The heat sink, processor, and processor retainer for your system might be different than those shown
in the illustrations.
1. Remove the top cover. See "Remove the top cover" on page 57.
ThinkSystem SR530 Maintenance Manual
126
"Power off
the server
for this task"
on page 14
"ATTENTION:
Static Sensitive Device
Ground package before opening"
on page 48
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