Removing The Heatsink - HPE ProLiant DL320 Gen11 Maintenance And Service Manual

Removing the heatsink

Removing the heatsink
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-30 Torx screwdriver available.
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CAUTION: CAUTION:
A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-sensitive
devices. To prevent damage, observe antistatic precautions.
Procedure Procedure
1. Power down the server.
2. If installed, open the cable management arm .
3. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
4. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
5. Remove the server from the rack .
6. Place the server on a flat, level work surface.
7. Remove the access panel .
8. Allow all internal system components to cool before continuing.
9. CAUTION: CAUTION:
Heatsink screws must be tightened and loosened in alternating sequence. Do not overtighten the screws as this might
damage the system board or the processor socket.
Use a T-30 Torx screwdriver to loosen one pair of diagonally opposite screws (callouts 1 and 2), and then loosen the other pair of screws
(callouts 3 and 4).
Standard heatsink
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