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NOTE:
● Ensure latching features on retaining clip and heat sink are aligned during assembly.
● Ensure that the pin 1 indicator on the heat sink is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the retaining clip before placing
the heat sink onto the retaining clip.
Figure 114. Installing the heat sink onto the processor
Next steps
1. Install the processor heat sink module or install the liquid cooling module.
2. Install the air shroud or install the GPU air shroud.
3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Installing the processor and heat sink module
Prerequisites
Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to replace the processor or system board. The heat sink is
necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the air shroud or remove the GPU air shroud.
4. If installed, remove the processor dust cover.
Steps
1. Set the anti-tilt wires to the unlocked position on the heat sink (inward position).
Installing and removing system components
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