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XE210 User’s Guide 37
Removing TIM from a Processor
You should always remove the TIM from a processor before you remove it from the node
board.
Warning: Always wear gloves when performing this procedure to avoid direct skin contact with the
TIM, which is a potentially toxic material.
Tools/Parts Required:
• Dry, lint-free cloth
• Lint-free cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol
• Gloves
Caution: To prevent the processor from moving in its socket, ensure that the processor load lever
remains engaged while you perform the following procedure. If the processor moves while
you remove the TIM, the pins on the processor might be damaged.
Perform the following steps to remove the TIM from a processor:
1. Remove the heat sink from the socket.
Note: If you plan to re-use the heat sink with a replacement processor, you must
clean the TIM off of the heat sink. (Refer to “Removing TIM from a Heat
Sink” on page -40.)