Installing A Processor Thermal Blank; Figure 93. Installing Thermal Blank - Intel SR6850HW4 - Server Platform - 0 MB RAM Product Manual

Servicing the Processors

Installing a Processor Thermal Blank

If a processor and its heatsink are removed from the system, a thermal blank must be installed to
maintain proper airflow within the chassis.
To install a thermal blank:
1. Observe the safety precautions, warnings, and cautions described in
5.
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server.
3. Power down the server and unplug both AC power cords.
4. Remove the top cover. For instructions, see "Removing the Top Cover", page 144.
5. Remove the processor air baffle. For instructions, see
page 174.
6. Position the thermal blank on the main board as shown in Figure 93.
7. Use a long Phillips* head screwdriver to loosely engage the four screws.
8. Tighten the four screws to secure the processor thermal blank.
9. Install the processor air baffle. For instructions, see
175.
10. Re-install the top cover. For instructions, see
182
"Installing the Top

Figure 93. Installing Thermal Blank

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