Processor Heatsink; Removing The Cpu Heatsink - HP Xw9400 - Workstation - 16 GB RAM Reference Manual

Processor heatsink

Removing the CPU heatsink

NOTE: The following illustrated CPU heatsink is typical of what you might have in your workstation.
Be aware that different variations of the CPU heatsinks exist, but the overall procedures listed are
sufficient to assist you in removing the CPU heatsink.
1. Shut down the workstation, and disconnect power from the system
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workstation on its side with the system board facing up.
2. Remove the two processor screws slowly, being sure to loosen the screws evenly. Loosen one
screw (1) until the screw shank disengages from the system board, then loosen the remaining
screw (2). Do not fully loosen one screw, then move on to the next. Loosen both screws a little at
a time, so that the processor remains level.
Figure 5-69
3. Disconnect the CPU heatsink fan connector (1) from the system board. Loosen the heatsink
mounting screws (2).
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55). Remove the access panel
Identifying proper screw removal order
(Pre-disassembly
(Access panel on page
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63), and place the