Figure 38. Processor unlocked position
Step 7.
Check the gap pads on the water loop, if any of them are damaged or missing, replace them with
the new ones.
Figure 39. Water loop gap pads
Make sure to follow
Gap pad/putty pad replacement
Step 8.
Install the one side of the water loop.
a.
Carefully hold the water loop with both hands and flip it.
b.
Carefully position the water loop onto the two guide pins near the rear of the node; then,
gently lower down the water loop and ensure it is seated firmly on the system board.
guidelines.
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