Owners Manual

Processors and heat sinks
The processor controls memory, peripheral interfaces, and other components of the system. The system can have more than
one processor configuration. The heat sink absorbs the heat that is generated by the processor and helps the processor to
maintain its optimal temperature level.
Removing a processor and heat sink module
Prerequisites
WARNING: The heat sink may be hot to touch for some time after the system has been turned off. Allow the
heat sink to cool before removing it.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedures in Before working inside your system.
1. If applicable, remove the air shroud.
2. If applicable, remove the mid drive tray.
3. If applicable, close the PCIe card holder latch on the air shroud to release the full length card.
Steps
1. Using a Torx #T30 screwdriver, loosen the screws on the heat sink in the order given below:
a. Loosen the first screw three turns.
b. Loosen the second screw completely.
c. Return to the first screw and loosen it completely.
NOTE:
It is normal for the heat sink to slip off the blue retention clips when the screws are partially loosened,
continue to loosen the screws.
2. Push both blue retention clips simultaneously and lift the processor and heat sink module (PHM) out of the system.
3. Set the PHM aside with the processor side facing up.
Figure 47. Removing a processor and heat sink module
Next steps
Install the Processor and heat sink module.
Installing and removing system components
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