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Remove processor and heat sink module
Prerequisites
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.
Steps
1. Using a Torx #T30 screwdriver, loosen the screws on the heat sink.
NOTE:
Ensure that you loosen one screw before moving on to the next screw.
2. Pushing both blue retention clips simultaneously, lift the processor and heat sink module (PHM) out of the system.
3. Set the PHM aside with the processor side facing up.
Remove the processor from the processor and heat
sink module
Prerequisites
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.
Steps
1. Place the heat sink with the processor side facing up.
2. Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the release slot marked with a yellow label. Twist (do not pry) the screwdriver to break
the thermal paste seal.
3. Push the retaining clips on the processor bracket to unlock the bracket from the heat sink.
Replace a CPU
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