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Do not press on the heat sink fins.
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Ensure that the pin 1 indicator on the heat sink is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the bracket before placing
the heat sink onto the processor and bracket.
Figure 78. Installing the heat sink onto the processor
Next steps
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.
module.
Safety instructions
on page 71.
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