Replacing a copper water loop

Use this information to replace a copper water loop.

Attention

Copper water loop supports Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 and v4 series.
Copper water loop is to be installed only by trained technicians.
Make sure the water loop of the microprocessors are properly greased.
The copper water loop FRU is packaged with the protective bracket on the top.
If reusing the water loop apply new grease using the 9 dot method.
Do not set down the water loop after you remove the four plastic covers.
Do not touch the microprocessor contacts; handle the microprocessor by the edges only. Contaminants on the microprocessor contacts, such as oil from your skin, can cause connection failures between the contacts and the socket.
The pins on the sockets are fragile. Any damage to the pins might require replacing the system board.

Read the safety information in Safety and Installation guidelines.

If you are replacing a server component in the water-cooled technology tray, you need to remove the water-cooled technology tray from the chassis enclosure and refer to the Removing a water-cooled technology tray from a chassis and Installing a water-cooled technology tray in a chassis sections.

To install a copper water loop, complete the following steps.

Turn off the server and peripheral devices.
Attention
When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity.
Remove the cover (see Removing the cover).
If you are installing a new copper water loop, remove the plastic protective cover from the bottom of the copper water loop.
Align and place the copper water loop on the pocket of the wall which is parallel to the front side of the planar tray.
Figure 1. Copper water loop installation
Remove quick connection assembly screws (8 screws) from the water loop.
Figure 2. Quick connection assembly screws removal
Hook two quick connect assemblies to the planar tray.
Figure 3. Quick connect assemblies installation
Install 8 quick connect assembly screws into the planar tray.
Figure 4. 8 quick connect assembly screws installation
Remove the junction block support plate (2 screws).
Figure 5. Junction block support plate removal
Remove the 12 screws from the copper water loop protective bracket.
Figure 6. 12 screws from the copper water loop protective bracket removal
Remove the copper water loop protective bracket.
Figure 7. Copper water loop protective bracket removal
Press firmly on the 16 microprocessor screws and tighten them with a screwdriver, alternating among the screws until they are tight. If possible, each screw should be rotated two full rotations at a time. Repeat until the screws are tight. Do not overtighten the screws by using excessive force. If you are using a torque wrench, tighten the screws to 1.0 to 1.2 Newton-meters (Nm) (8.85 to 10.6 inch-pounds).
Figure 8. Tighten cold plate captive screws
Install the front and rear clamp plates. (12 screws).
Figure 9. Clamp plates installation
Install the junction block retention bracket.
Figure 10. Junction block retention brackets installation
Reinstall the cross brace using M4 screw.
Figure 11. Cross brace installation
Install the cover (see Replacing the cover).
Slide the server into the rack.
Reconnect any cables that you removed.
Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.

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