Remove the heat sink

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

About this task

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CAUTION

The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.

Attention

• Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.

• Power 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, remove the server from the rack.

• Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove it from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.

Procedure

1. Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.
2. Loosen screw 1 and 2:
   1. Partially loosen screw 1.
   2. Fully loosen screw 2.
   3. Fully loosen screw 1.
   Note

   1. Gently remove the four screws to avoid any possible damage to the system board.

   2. Always keep the four screws attached to the heat sink.

   3. Do not touch the thermal grease while handling the heat sink.

3. Loosen screw 3 and 4:
   1. Partially loosen screw 3.
   2. Fully loosen screw 4.
   3. Fully loosen screw 3.
   Figure 1. Heat sink removal
   
   
4. Lift evenly and remove the heat sink from the server.