Installing A Processor And Heat Sink Module - Dell PowerEdge R740xd Installation And Service Manual

Figure 70. Installing the heat sink onto the processor
Next steps
1 Install the processor and heat sink module.
2 Install the air shroud.
3 Follow the procedure listed in
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Installing a processor and heat sink module

Installing the air shroud
Installing a processor and heat sink module
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to replace the processor. The heat sink is necessary to
maintain proper thermal conditions.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2 If installed, remove the processor/DIMM blank and CPU dust cover.
The procedure to remove the processor/DIMM blank is similar to that of the memory module.
Steps
1 Align the pin 1 indicator of the heat sink to the system board and then place the processor and heat sink module (PHM) on the
processor socket.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the fins on the heat sink, do not press down on the heat sink
fins.
122 Installing and removing system components
After working inside your system.
Safety instructions.