Installing A High Performance Heatsink - HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Plus User Manual

Installing a high performance heatsink

Installing a high performance heatsink
Prerequisites Prerequisites
CAUTION: Installing a high performance heatsink requires the installation of a processor assembly onto the heatsink. To CAUTION:
avoid damage to server or components, do not remove or install the processor assembly when installing or replacing
other heatsinks.
To determine when a high performance heatsink should be installed in the server, see the server QuickSpecs
(https://www.hpe.com/info/qs https://www.hpe.com/info/qs).
Before installing this option, be sure that you have the following:
The components included with the hardware option kit
T-30 Torx screwdriver
Procedure Procedure
1. Observe the following alerts.
CAUTION: The processor assembly must be removed and replaced as a unit. Do not remove the processor from the CAUTION:
carrier.
CAUTION: When handling the heatsink, always hold it along the top and bottom of the fins. Holding it from the sides CAUTION:
can damage the fins.
CAUTION: THE CONTACTS ARE VERY FRAGILE AND EASILY DAMAGED. CAUTION: THE CONTACTS ARE VERY FRAGILE AND EASILY DAMAGED. To avoid damage to the socket or
processor, do not touch the contacts.
2. Power down the server.
3. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
4. Do one of the following:
a. Extending the server from the rack.
b. Removing the server from the rack.
5. Remove the access panel.
6. Observe the following cautions.
CAUTION: Be sure to loosen each heatsink nut in the order indicated. Otherwise, damage might occur to the CAUTION:
heatsink or processor.
CAUTION: Install the processor heatsink assembly as soon as possible after removing it. Do not leave the processor CAUTION:
socket unpopulated for extended periods of time.
7. Remove the existing processor heatsink assembly:
a. Allow the heatsink to cool.
b. Using a T-30 Torx screwdriver, loosen the heatsink nuts.
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