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a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
4.
Do one of the following:
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Extend the server from the rack (Extend the server from the rack on page 38).
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Remove the server from the rack (Removing the server from the rack on page 39).
5.
Remove the access panel (Removing the access panel on page 40).
6.
If installed, do the following:
a. Remove the air baffle (Removing the air baffle on page 42).
b. Remove the processor mezzanine tray (Removing the processor mezzanine tray on page 47).
c. Remove the 2P pass-through performance board (Removing the 2P pass-through performance
board on page 48).
NOTE:
Depending on the server configuration, your heatsink might appear different.
7.
Identify the processor to remove.
8.
Remove the processor heatsink assembly:
a. Allow the heatsink to cool.
b. Loosen the heatsink nuts in the order specified by the label on the heatsink.
c. Lift the processor heatsink assembly and move it away from the system board.
d. Turn the assembly over and place it on a work surface with the processor facing up.
e. Install the dust cover.
9.
Release the thermal grease tension between the processor and heatsink:
a. Locate the tension release slot between the frame and heatsink.
The slot is across from the Pin 1 indicator, near the corner.
b. Insert a 1/4" flathead screwdriver into the slot.
Be sure that the screwdriver is between the frame and the heatsink.
c. Gently rotate the screwdriver to release the tension of the thermal grease.
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