Owners Manual

● Do not press on the heat sink fins.
● Ensure that the pin 1 indicator on the heat sink is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on the bracket before placing the
heat sink onto the processor and bracket.
Figure 60. Installing the heat sink onto the processor
Next steps
1. Install the processor and heat sink module.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your sled section.
Installing the processor and heat sink module
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.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your sled section.
3. If installed, remove the processor dust cover.
Steps
1. Align the pin 1 indicator of the heat sink to the system board or PEM and then place the processor and heat sink module
(PHM) on the processor socket.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the fins on the heat sink, do not press down on the heat sink fins.
NOTE: Ensure that the PHM is held parallel to the system board or PEM to prevent damaging the components.
2. Push the blue retention clips inward to allow the heat sink to drop into place.
3. Using the Torx #T30 screwdriver, tighten the screws on the heat sink in the order below:
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