Installing A Processor And Heat Sink Module - Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 Installation And Service Manual

Figure 63. Installing the heat sink onto the processor
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Install the processor and heat sink

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.
WARNING: The heat sink may be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the heat sink to
cool before removing it.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2 If installed, remove the processor 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.
NOTE: Ensure that the PHM is held parallel to the system board to prevent damaging the components.
2 Push the blue retention clips inward to allow the heat sink to drop into place.
3 Using the Torx #T30 screwdriver, tighten the screws on the heat sink in the order below:
114 Installing and removing system components
module.
Safety instructions.