Processor And Heat Sink Module; Removing The Processor And Heat Sink Module - Dell XC Core XC760 Installation And Service Manual

Figure 75. Installing a memory module

Processor and heat sink module

This is a service technician replaceable part only.

Removing the processor and heat sink module

Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the
2. Follow the procedure listed in the
3. Remove the air shroud
NOTE: The heat sink and processor are hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered off. Allow the
heat sink and processor to cool down before handling them.
Steps
1. Ensure all four anti-tilt wires are in the locked position (outward position), and then using a Torx T30 screwdriver, loosen the
captive nuts on the processor heat sink module (PHM) in the order that is mentioned below:
a. Loosen the first nut three turns.
b. Loosen the nut diagonally opposite to the nut you loosened first.
c. Repeat the procedure for the remaining two nuts.
d. Return to the first nut and loosen it completely.
NOTE: Ensure that the anti-tilt wires on the PHM are in locked position when loosening the captive nuts.
2. Set all the anti-tilt wires to unlocked position (inward position).
100 Installing and removing system components
Safety instructions.
Before working inside your
or remove the GPU air shroud.
system.