Specification Update

Monthly Specification Update Enterprise Platforms and Services Marketing

Documentation Changes

1. Proper Heatsink Installation and Removal Instructions are missing from

Service Guide

Problem: The current documentation does not properly describe the installation and

removal of the heatsink. Careful insertion and removal of the heatsink is

required to prevent damage to the heatsink screws or backplate.

Implication: There is a possibility of damage to the heatsink if proper steps are not followed.

Status: Corrections incorporated into the latest version of the following Service Guides:

 Intel

Server System SR1600 Service Guide (Intel Order Number: E52880-

003)

 Intel

Server System SR1625 Service Guide (Intel Order Number: E52881-

003)

 Intel

Server System SR2600/SR2625 Service Guide (Intel Order Number:

E51243-003)

Workaround: Perform the steps outlined below for installation and removal of the heatsink to

avoid damage.

Removing the Heatsink

To remove the heatsink, follow these steps:

1. Loosen the four captive screws on the heatsink corners in a diagonal manner according to

the numbers shown in figure 1 as follows:

 Starting with the screw at location 1, loosen it by giving it two rotations in the

anticlockwise direction and stop. (IMPORTANT: Do not fully loosen.)

 Proceed to the screw at location 2 and loosen it by giving it two rotations and stop.

 Loosen screws at locations 3 and 4 by giving each screw two rotations and then stop.

 Repeat steps 1a through 1c by giving each screw two rotations each time until all

screws are loosened.

2. Do one of the following:

 If removing the heatsink for the first time, do the following:

i. Lift the heatsink from the board.

ii. Remove and discard the spacer (see letter “C” in figure 1).