Processor Heatsink - HP Xw8200 - Workstation - 1 GB RAM Technical Reference Manual

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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 Turn on the workstation and enter Computer Setup (F10)
mode for five minutes.
This action warms the thermal interface material between the CPU heatsink and processor so that
the thermal bond loosens and can more easily be broken.
CAUTION If you remove the CPU heatsink while the thermal pad is cold, you could lift the processor out
of the socket, even if the socket is closed. This could damage the processor and the processor socket.
NOTE Windows in idle state does not provide sufficient heat to warm the compound.
2 After warming the thermal interface, quickly shut down the system, disconnect power from the
system (page
system board facing up.
3 Remove the four processor screws slowly, making sure to loosen all the screws evenly. Loosen one
pair of diagonally opposite screws
96 REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
page 67).
66), remove the access panel
1 until the screw shanks disengage from the system board, then
(page 35). Let the workstation run in this
(page 71), and lay the workstation on its side with the