Assembling The Processor Heatsink Module - Supermicro SuperWorkstation SYS-531A-I User Manual

Assembling the Processor Heatsink Module

After creating the processor carrier assembly
for the processor, mount it onto the heatsink
to create the processor heatsink module
(PHM):
1. Turn the heatsink over. If this is a new
heatsink, the thermal grease has been
pre-applied. Otherwise, apply the proper
amount of thermal grease.
2. Hold the processor carrier assembly so
the processor's gold contacts are facing
up.
3. Align the corner marked "a" on the
processor carrier assembly with the
corner of the heatsink marked "A", and
align the corners marked "b", "c", "d" on
processor assembly against the corners
marked "B", "C", "D" on the heatsink.
4. Press the processor carrier assembly
down until it snaps into place. The plastic
clips of the processor carrier assembly
will lock at the four corners.
5. Examine all corners to ensure that the
plastic clips on the processor carrier
assembly are firmly attached to the
heatsink.
Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation
Processor Carrier Assembly
(Upside Down)
c
Thermal
grease
C
Check each corner to ensure that the processor
carrier is firmly attached to the heatsink.
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b
d
Pin 1
a
B
D
A