Installing Processor Heatsink(S); Figure 30. Installing Processor - Remove The Cover; Figure 31. Installing Processor - Close The Load Plate; Figure 32. Installing Processor - Latch The Locking Lever - Intel Server System R1000GZ Service Manual

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5. Close the Load Plate. Carefully lower the load plate over the processor.
6. Latch the Locking Lever. Push down on the locking lever on the CLOSE 1st side (see letter
"A"). Slide the tip of the lever under the notch in the load plate (see letter "B"). Make sure the
load plate tab engages under the socket lever when fully closed. Repeat the steps to latch the
locking lever on the other side (see letter "C"). Latch the levers in the order as shown.

Installing Processor Heatsink(s)

1. Remove the protective film on the TIM if present (see letter "A").
2. Align heatsink fins to the front and back of the chassis for correct airflow. Airflow goes from
front-to-back of chassis (see letter "B").
Each heatsink has four captive fasteners and should be tightened in a diagonal manner using the
following procedure:
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Figure 30. Installing Processor – Remove the Cover
Figure 31. Installing Processor – Close the Load Plate
Figure 32. Installing Processor – Latch the Locking Lever
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