Owners Manual

Figure 45. Installing the heat sink onto the processor
Next steps
1 Install the processor and heat sink module.
2 Install the air shroud.
3 Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Installing a processor and heat sink module
The procedure to install the fabric and non-fabric processor is identical.
Prerequisites
CAUTION
: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to replace the processor. The heat sink is necessary to
maintain proper thermal conditions.
WARNING: The heat sink may be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the heat sink to
cool before removing it.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 If installed, remove the processor/DIMM blank and CPU dust cover.
The procedure to remove the processor/DIMM blank is similar to that of the memory module.
Steps
1 Align the pin 1 indicator of the heat sink to the system board and then place the processor and heat sink module (PHM) on the
processor socket.
CAUTION
: To avoid damaging the ns on the heat sink, do not press down on the heat sink
ns.
94 Installing and removing system components