Microprocessor / Fan Sink - IBM xSeries 205 Type 8480 Hardware Maintenance Manual And Troubleshooting Manual

Microprocessor / fan sink

To remove the microprocessor and fan sink, do the following:
1. Power-off the computer and remove external cables.
2. Remove the cover and support bracket (see "Removing the side cover" on
3. Disconnect any cables that impede access to the processor.
4. Remove the fan sink from the processor:
5. Free the processor from the system board by rotating the processor socket
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Note: Read "Installation guidelines" on page 38 and "Safety information" on page 117.
page 40 and "Removing the frame-support bracket" on page 41).
Note: The fansink and underlying heatsink are attached and do not need to be
separated from each other. Remove the fansink/heatsink assembly from
the processor as a single unit.
a. Detach the fan sink cable.
b. Loosen the two captive screws on either side (in leaf spring enclosures) of
the fansink.
c. With the two captive screws loosened, pivot the leaf spring assemblies
outward and out of the notches on the fansink assembly.
d. Lift the fan sink up and out of the computer.
Note: It may be necessary to gently twist the fansink to loosen it from the
processor.
Important: Be careful when handling the adhesive material on the
processor. If the adhesive material on the processor will be
reused, do not contaminate it. If replacement adhesive material
is provided with the replacement part, be sure to remove all
traces of existing adhesive material from the processor before
applying the new adhesive material.
lever arm upward to its maximum vertical position.