Remove a heat sink Torx T30 nut

See this topic to learn how to remove a PEEK (Polyether ether ketone) Torx T30 nut on the heat sink.

About this task

Attention

Go over Installation Guidelines to ensure that you work with safety.
Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables (see Power off the server).
If the server is installed in a rack, slide the server out on its rack slide rails to gain access to the top cover, or remove the server from the rack.
Do not touch the processor contacts. Contaminants on the processor contacts, such as oil from your skin, can cause connection failures.

Note

The heat sink, processor, and processor carrier for the system might be different from those shown in the illustrations.

Procedure

Make preparations for this task.
1. If applicable, remove the security bezel (see Remove the security bezel).
2. Remove the top covers (see Remove the top covers).
3. Remove the air baffle (see Remove the air baffle).
4. Remove both PCIe riser assemblies (see Remove the PCIe riser assemblies and adapters).
Remove the Torx T30 nut.
Figure 1. Removing a Torx T30 nut from the heat sink

Note
Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the processor.
- Rotate the anti-tilt wire bail inwards.
- Push the upper edge of the Torx T30 nut towards the center of the heat sink until it disengages.
- Remove the Torx T30 nut.
Attention
Visually inspect the removed Torx T30 nut, if the nut is cracked or damaged, make sure no debris or broken pieces are left inside the server.

After this task is completed

Install a replacement unit. See Install a heat sink Torx T30 nut.
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.

Give documentation feedback