● Do not press on the heat sink fins.
● 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 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
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 blank and CPU dust cover.
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Installing and removing system components
After working inside your system
Safety
instructions.
on page 28.