Installing Processor Heatsink(S); Figure 30. Installing Processor - Close The Load Plate And Remove The Cover - Intel R1000EP Series Service Manual

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4. Close the load plate all the way as shown (see letter A). With your finger, push down the load
plate as shown (see letter B). Close the socket lever and ensure that the load plate tab engages
under the socket lever when fully closed. The cover will be automatically removed.
Figure 30. Installing Processor – Close the load plate and Remove the Cover

Installing Processor Heatsink(s)

1. Remove the protective film on the TIM if present (see letter A).
2. Align heatsink fins to the front and back of the chassis for correct airflow. Airflow goes from
front-to-back of chassis (see letter B).
Each heatsink has four captive fasteners and should be tightened in a diagonal manner using the
following procedure:
3. Using a #2 Phillips* screwdriver, start with screw 1 and engage screw threads by giving it two
rotations and stop (see letter C). (Do not fully tighten.)
4. Proceed to screw 2 and engage screw threads by giving it two rotations and stop (see letter D).
Similarly, engage screws 3 and 4.
5. Repeat steps C and D by giving each screw two rotations each time until each screw is lightly
tightened up to a maximum of 8 inch-lbs torque (see letter E).
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