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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 the following section(s) 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.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube