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Removing a 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.
1
Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2
Follow the procedure listed in
3
Remove the air shroud.
Steps
1
Using a Torx #T30 screwdriver, loosen the screws on the heat sink in the order below:
a
Loosen the first screw three turns.
b Loosen the second screw completely.
c
Return to the first screw and loosen it completely.
NOTE:
loosened, continue to loosen the screw(s).
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.
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Safety
instructions.
Before working inside your
It is normal for the heat sink to slip off the blue retention clips when the screws are partially
system.
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