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15. If you are replacing the system board, continue with step 16 using the new
16. Align the system board with the shuttle and replace the 30 screws that were
17. Slide the replacement shuttle, with its attached system board, in from the rear
18. Replace all components in the reverse order from which they were removed.
19. Replace the top cover and bezel (see "Installing the top cover and bezel" on
Thermal grease
This section contains information about removing and replacing the thermal grease
between the heat sink and the microprocessor. The thermal grease must be
replaced anytime the heat sink has been removed from the top of the
microprocessor and is going to be reused, or when debris is found in the grease.
Note:
Complete the following steps to replace damaged or contaminated thermal grease
on the microprocessor and heat sink:
1. Place the heat sink on a clean work surface.
2. Remove the cleaning pad from its package and unfold it completely.
3. Use the cleaning pad to wipe the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat
4. Use a clean area of the cleaning pad to wipe the thermal grease from the
5. Use the thermal grease syringe to place 16 uniformly spaced dots of 0.01 mL
system board with the existing shuttle.
removed in step 11 on page 124 and step 12 on page 124 above. Be sure to
replace the heat sink retention modules that had been removed.
Attention:
Do not over-tighten the screws that secure the system board to
the shuttle.
of the server and close the board locking latch.
page 105).
v Read "Before you begin" on page 39.
v Read the safety notices at "Safety information" on page 167.
v Read "Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices" on page 170
sink.
Note: Be sure that all of the thermal grease is removed.
microprocessor; then, dispose of the cleaning pad after all of the thermal grease
is removed.
Microprocessor
each on the top of the microprocessor.
0.01 mL of
thermal grease
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