Removing Tim From A Processor - Silicon Graphics Altix XE250 User Manual

3: Advanced Node Board Setup

Removing TIM from a Processor

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You should always remove the TIM from a processor before you remove it from the node board.
Perform the following steps to remove the TIM from a processor:
Warning:
Always wear gloves when performing this procedure to avoid direct skin
contact with the TIM, which is a potentially toxic material.
Tools/Parts Required:
• Dry, lint-free cloth
• Lint-free cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol
• Gloves
Caution: To prevent the processor from moving in its socket, ensure that the processor load lever
remains engaged while you perform the following procedure. If the processor moves while you
remove the TIM, the pins on the processor might be damaged.
1. Remove the heatsink from the socket.
Note: If you plan to re-use the heatsink with a replacement processor, you must clean the
TIM off of the heatsink. (Refer to "Removing TIM from a Heatsink" on page 45.)
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