Removing The Heat-Sink Retention Module - IBM System x3650 M5 Installation And Service Manual

Figure 237. Thermal grease distribution
Figure 238. Syringe
6. Install the heat sink onto the microprocessor as described in 11 on page 270.

Removing the heat-sink retention module

Use this information to remove the heat-sink retention module.
About this task
To remove a heat-sink retention module, complete the following steps:
Procedure
1. Read the safety information that begins on "Safety" on page vii and
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and
3. Remove the top cover (see "Removing the top cover" on page 146).
4. Remove the air baffle (see "Removing the air baffle" on page 148).
5. Remove the heat sink (see "Removing a microprocessor and heat sink" on page
6. Use a screwdriver and remove the four screws that secure the retention module
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Note: If the grease is properly applied, approximately half of the grease will
remain in the syringe.
"Installation guidelines" on page 283.
all external cables.
258).
Attention: When you remove a microprocessor and heat sink, be sure to keep
each heat sink with its microprocessor for reinstallation.
to the system board; then, lift the retention module from the system board.
0.02 mL of thermal
grease