Heatsink

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, take the appropriate anti-static precautions before beginning any installation, removal, or replacement procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.
  1. Power down the server.
  2. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
  3. Remove the access panel.
  4. Place the server on its side.
  5. Remove the heatsink:
    1. Disconnect the processor fan cable.
    2. Loosen one pair of diagonally opposite screws halfway, and then loosen the other pair of screws.
    3. Completely loosen all screws in the same sequence.
    4. Remove the heatsink from the processor backplate.


      Removing the heatsink

To replace the component:

  1. Clean the old thermal grease from the processor with the alcohol swab. Allow the alcohol to evaporate before continuing.
  2. Remove the thermal interface protective cover from the heatsink.


    Removing the thermal interface protective cover

  3. Install the heatsink:
    1. Position the heatsink on the processor backplate.
    2. Tighten one pair of diagonally opposite screws halfway, and then tighten the other pair of screws.
    3. Finish the installation by completely tightening the screws in the same sequence.
    4. Connect the processor fan cable.
      CAUTION: The fan does not have a fan guard. Special attention is needed when removing or installing the fan to prevent finger injury.


      Installing the heatsink

  4. Return the server to an upright position.
  5. Install the access panel.
  6. Connect each power cord to the server.
  7. Connect each power cord to the power source.
  8. Power up the server.