Removing The Heat Sink And Cooling Fan; Removing The Processor - HP Tc2120 - Server - 256 MB RAM Maintenance Manual

Chapter 7

Removing the Heat Sink and Cooling Fan

1. If the server is operating, power down the server.
Refer to Chapter 1‚ Controls and Indicators
2. Disconnect the power cord and any external cables connected to the server.
If necessary, label each one to expedite re-assembly.
3. Remove the left side cover.
WARNING The power supply will continue to provide standby current to
the hp server until the power cord is disconnected from the
AC power source.
4. Lay the server on its side (components showing).
5. Disconnect the 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.
for instructions.
Figure 7-10. Removing Heat Sink and Cooling Fan
Figure 7-10.
Hook Latch
Replacing Parts
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