Processors And Heat Sinks; Removing A Heat Sink - Dell PowerEdge R930 Owner's Manual

Processors and heat sinks

NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be
performed only by Dell certified service technicians.
Use the following procedure when:
• Installing an additional processor
• Replacing a processor
Your system supports two types of processor configurations:
• Four-processor configuration
• Two-processor configuration
NOTE: To ensure proper system cooling, you must install a processor and a heat sink blank in any
empty processor socket.

Removing a heat sink

Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
NOTE: This is a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU). Removal and installation procedures should be
performed only by Dell certified service technicians.
CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to remove the
processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.
NOTE: To ensure proper system cooling, you must install a processor blank and heat sink blank in
any empty processor socket.
1. Ensure that you follow the
2. Follow the procedure listed in
3. Keep the Phillips #2 screwdriver ready.
4. Remove the following:
a. Cooling fans
b. Memory risers
c. Memory riser and fan cage
d. Cable management tray
e. Fan tray
WARNING: The heat sink will be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered
down. Allow the heat sink to cool before removing it.
Safety instructions.
Before working inside your system.
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