User Manual

Installing a 1U or high-performance heatsink
This procedure shows a standard heatsink as an example. The installation process is the same for all
heatsinks.
HPE recommends identifying the processor, heatsink, and socket components before performing this
procedure.
Prerequisites
Before installing this option, be sure that you have the following:
• The components included with the hardware option kit
• T-30 Torx screwdriver
Procedure
1. Observe the following alerts.
CAUTION:
To prevent possible server malfunction and damage to the equipment, multiprocessor
configurations must contain processors with the same part number.
CAUTION:
If installing a processor with a faster speed, update the system ROM before installing the
processor.
To download firmware and view installation instructions, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Support Center website.
CAUTION:
THE CONTACTS ARE VERY FRAGILE AND EASILY DAMAGED. To avoid damage to the socket
or processor, do not touch the contacts.
2. Power down the server.
3. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
4. Do one of the following:
• Extend the server from the rack.
• Remove the server from the rack .
5. Remove the access panel.
6. Do one of the following:
•
Remove the air baffle.
• If installed, remove the 4LFF midplane drive cage.
7. Remove the processor heatsink assembly:
a. Allow the heatsink to cool.
b. Loosen the heatsink nuts in the order specified by the label on the heatsink.
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