Thermal Grease - IBM 6219 - IntelliStation M - Pro Hardware Maintenance Manual

10. Gently pinch together the upper release latches and slide the latches through

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.
panel and carefully pull the panel away from the system.
7. Note where the power-switch and LED panel cable connects to the system
board; then, carefully disconnect the cable from the system board.
Notes:
a. You might need to remove the diskette and IDE cables to access the
power switch and LED panel cable connector.
b. Some cables might have two connectors for you to disconnect.
c. See the system service label for system board connector locations.
8. Disconnect the cable of the power button from the system board.
9. Place a screwdriver against the bottom release latch of the power button and
gently press upward and slide the latch through the aperture.
the aperture and remove the power button.
v Read "Installation guidelines" on page 35.
v Read "Important safety information" on page iii.
v Read "Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices" on page 110.
FRU information (service only)
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