To replace the CPU heatsink:
1.
Disconnect power from the system
access panel
2.
Use alcohol and a soft cloth to clean all of the thermal interface residue from the CPU heatsink and
processor.
CAUTION:
3.
Check for proper processor seating in the socket by carefully trying to lift the processor out of the
socket with your fingers. A properly seated processor does not lift out of the socket.
4.
Apply the thermal grease to center of the processor. If using a new CPU heatsink, remove and
discard the thermal grease protective liner from the bottom of the new CPU heatsink.
NOTE:
5.
Lower the CPU heatsink onto the system board.
6.
Carefully tighten the four screws a little at a time; do not fully tighten one screw and move onto the
next. Be sure the processor remains level and be sure you do not overtighten the screws. If you
have a torque-limited driver available, tighten the screws to the correct torque setting of 6 in-lbs.
CAUTION:
threads in the system board tray.
Processor
To remove the processor:
1.
Disconnect power from the system
access panel
2.
Raise the lever (1) on the processor socket handle and open the cover (2).
3.
Pull the processor (3) straight out of the socket. .
Figure 4-56
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(Side access panel on page
Allow the alcohol on the processor and CPU heatsink to dry completely.
Do not touch the exposed thermal grease when handling the CPU heatsink.
Do not overtighten the screws. If you overtighten the screws, you risk stripping the
(Side access panel on page
Raising the processor socket handle
(Predisassembly procedures on page
62) and the CPU heatsink.
(Predisassembly procedures on page
62) and the CPU heatsink
Steps for removal and replacement of components
57). Remove the side
57), remove the side
(CPU heatsink on page
95).
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