Chapter 3
3. Remove the left side cover.
4. Lay the server on its side (components showing).
5. Disconnect the heat sink cooling fan power cable from the connector on the system board.
6. Open the heat sink release latches by pressing down on the latches and unhooking them from the heat sink
bracket. Then, remove the heat sink by lifting it. See
Removing the Processor
1. If you have not removed the heat sink cooling fan assembly, do so now before continuing.
CAUTION
Wear a wrist-strap and use a static-dissipating work surface
connected to the chassis when handling components. Ensure
the metal of the wrist-strap contacts your skin.
2. Open the ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) lever completely to allow removal of the processor.
Figure 3-15. Removing Heat Sink and Cooling Fan
Figure
3-15.
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Latch
Installing and Configuring
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