Manual

154 Installing System Components

Gently lift the heat sink off the processor and set the heat sink aside with

thermal grease side facing up. See Figure 3-12.

Figure 3-12. Removing and Installing the Heat Sink

Installing a Heat Sink

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You

should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your

product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and

support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized is not covered by

warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

NOTE: When installing the heat sink, be sure to orient the heat sink so that the KEY

icon on the heat sink label is facing the neighboring heat sink.

Using a clean lint-free cloth, remove the thermal grease from the heat sink.

Apply new thermal grease evenly to the center of the top of the new

processor.

1 screws (4) 2 CPU1 socket heat sink

3 heat sink KEY icon 4 CPU2 socket heat sink

5 heat sink KEY icon