Remove the processor and heat sink

The following illustration shows the components of the processor and heat sink.

Figure 1. Processor and heat sink components

1 Captive screws	7 Processor contacts
2 Heat sink	8 Processor triangular mark
3 Processor identification label	9 Carrier triangular mark
4 Heat sink triangular mark	10 Processor carrier
5 Screw bolts	11 Processor heat spreader
6 Retention frame triangular mark	12 Thermal grease

Procedure

1. Make preparations for this task.
   1. Power off the node (see Power off the node); then, disconnect all external cables from the node.
   2. Remove the node from the chassis (see Remove a node from the chassis); then, carefully lay the node on a flat, static-protective surface, orienting the node with the front toward you.
      Note

      • When removing the node, note the node tray number and make sure to install the node in the same tray from which it was removed. Reinstalling the node into a different tray requires the node to be reconfigured.
      • For safety, make sure to hold the node with both hands when lifting the node.
   3. Remove the top cover (see Remove the top cover).
2. Remove the heat sink.
   Note

   • Do not touch the contacts on the bottom of the processor.

   • Keep the processor socket clean from any object to prevent possible damages.

   Figure 2. Removing a heat sink
   
   
   1. Fully loosen all the screws on the heat sink in the removal sequence shown on the heat-sink label.
   2. Carefully lift the heat sink from the processor socket.
3. Remove the processor.
   1. Use a Torx T20 screwdriver to loosen the screw.
   2. Slightly lift up the retention frame in the direction shown.
   3. Slightly lift up the rail frame in the direction shown. The processor in the rail frame is spring-loaded.
   4. Hold the blue tab of the processor carrier and slide the processor carrier out of the rail frame.
   Figure 3. Removing a processor