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Separate the processor from carrier and heat sink

This task has instructions for separating a processor and its carrier from an assembled processor and heat sink, known as a processor-heat-sink module (PHM). This procedure must be executed by a trained technician.

About this task

To avoid potential danger, make sure to read and follow the safety information.

Attention

Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to make sure that you work safely.

Important
  • Do not touch the contacts on the processor contacts. Contaminants on the processor contacts, such as oil from your skin, can cause connection failures.
  • Keep the processor socket clean from any object to prevent possible damages.
  • Do not allow the thermal grease on the processor or heat sink to come in contact with anything. Contact with any surface can compromise the thermal grease, rendering it ineffective. Thermal grease can damage components, such as the electrical connectors in the processor socket.
Note
The heat sink, processor, and processor carrier for the node might look different from those shown in the illustrations in this section.

Procedure

  1. Separate the processor from the heat sink and carrier.
    1. Lift the handle to release the processor from the carrier.
    2. Hold the processor by its edges; then, lift the processor from the heat sink and carrier.
    3. Without putting the processor down, wipe the thermal grease from the top of the processor with an alcohol cleaning pad; then, place the processor on a static protective surface with the processor-contact side up.
      Figure 1. Separating a processor carrier from the heat sink
      Separating a processor from the heat sink and carrier
      Note
      Do not touch the contacts on the processor.
  2. Separate the processor carrier from the heat sink.
    1. Release the retaining clips from the heat sink.
    2. Lift the carrier from the heat sink.
    3. Wipe the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink with an alcohol cleaning pad.
      Figure 2. Separating a processor carrier from the heat sink
      Separating a processor carrier from the heat sink
      Note
      The processor carrier will be discarded and replaced with a new one.

After you finish

  1. Install the PHM (see Install a processor and heat sink).
  2. If you are instructed to return the component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

Demo video

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