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Removing the fabric processor from the processor heat sink
module
Prerequisites
WARNING:
The heat sink may be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered off. Allow the
heat sink to cool before removing it.
NOTE:
This procedure is only for replacing a heat sink or a processor. This procedure should not be followed while replacing
a system board.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2. Follow the procedure listed in
3.
Remove the air
shroud.
4.
Remove the fabric cable from the
5.
Remove the processor and heat sink
Steps
1. Place the heat sink with the processor contact side facing up.
2. Insert the flat blade screwdriver into the release slot and twist (do not pry) the screwdriver to break the seal created by the
thermal paste.
3. Push the retaining clips on the processor bracket to unlock the bracket from the heat sink.
4. Lift the bracket and the processor away from the heat sink, and place the processor side down on the processor tray.
5. Flex the outer edges of the bracket close to the fabric connector to release the bracket from the processor.
Figure 31. Loosening the processor bracket
Safety
instructions.
Before working inside your
processor.
module.
system.
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