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Install the heat sink

Use this information to install the heat sink. This procedure must be executed by a trained technician.

Before you install the heat sink, complete the following steps:

  1. Read Safety and Installation Guidelines to ensure that you work safely.

To install the heat sink, complete the following steps:

  1. Align the four screws on the heat sink with the corresponding screw holes on the system board.
  2. Tighten screw 1 and 2:
    1. Partially tighten screw 1.
    2. Fully tighten screw 2.
    3. Fully tighten screw 1.
    Figure 1. Heat sink installation
    Heat sink installation
  3. Tighten screw 3 and 4:
    1. Partially tighten screw 3.
    2. Fully tighten screw 4.
    3. Fully tighten screw 3.
After you install the heat sink, complete the following steps:

  1. Install the top cover onto the server (see Install the top cover).

  2. Install the server into the rack if necessary.

  3. Reconnect power cords and all external cables.