Owners Manual

Removing a processor from processor heat sink module
Prerequisites
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 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
3 Remove the processor and heat sink module.
Steps
1 Place the heat sink with the processor side facing up.
2 Insert a at blade screwdriver into the release slot marked with a yellow label. Twist (do not pry) the screwdriver to break the thermal
paste seal.
3 Push the retaining clips on the processor bracket to unlock the bracket from the heat sink.
Figure 41. Loosening the processor bracket
4 Lift the bracket and the processor away from the heat sink, and place the processor connector side down on the processor tray.
5 Flex the outer edges of the bracket to release the processor from the bracket.
NOTE
: Ensure that the processor and the bracket are placed in the tray after you remove the heat sink.
86 Installing and removing system components