Removing The Processor - Dell PowerEdge R860 Installation And Service Manual

Removing the processor

Prerequisites
WARNING: Remove the processor from processor and heat sink module (PHM) only if you are replacing the
processor or heat sink.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the
2. Follow the procedure listed in the
3. Remove the air shroud.
4. Remove the processor heat sink
CAUTION: You may find the CMOS battery loss or CMOS checksum error that is displayed during the first
instance of powering on the system after the processor or system board replacement which is expected. To fix
this issue, simply go to setup option to configure the system settings.
Steps
1. Place the heat sink with the processor side facing up.
2. Using your thumb, lift the thermal interface material (TIM) break lever to release the processor from the TIM and retaining
clip.
3. Holding the processor by the edges, lift the processor away from the retaining clip.
NOTE: Ensure to hold the retaining clip to the heat sink as you lift the TIM break lever.
Figure 111. Removing the processor
NOTE: Ensure to return the TIM break lever back to original position.
4. Using your thumb and index finger, first hold the retaining clip release tab at the pin 1 connector, pull out the tip of the
retaining clip release tab, and then lift the retaining clip partially from the heat sink.
5. Repeat the procedure at the remaining three corners of the retaining clip.
6. After all the corners are released from the heat sink, lift the retaining clip from the pin 1 corner of the heat sink.
Safety instructions.
Before working inside your
module.
system.
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