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Remove a heat sink Torx T30 nut

This task has instructions for removing a PEEK (Polyether ether ketone) Torx T30 nut on the heat sink.

About this task

Attention

  • Read Installation Guidelines to ensure that you work safely.

  • Power off the server and disconnect all power cords for this task.

  • Prevent exposure to static electricity, which might lead to system halt and loss of data, by keeping static-sensitive components in their static-protective packages until installation, and handling these devices with an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system.

  • If the server is in a rack, remove it 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 your system might be different from those shown in the illustrations.

Procedure

  1. Make preparations for this task.
    1. Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.
    2. If your server comes with an air baffle or a middle cage, remove it first.
    3. Remove the system fan cage. Remove the system fan cage.
    4. Remove the PHM. See Remove a processor and heat sink.
  2. Remove the Torx T30 nut.
    Figure 1. Removing a Torx T30 nut from the heat sink
    Removing a Torx T30 nut from the heat sink
    Note
    Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the processor.
    1. Rotate the anti-tilt wire bail inwards.
    2. Push the upper edge of the Torx T30 nut towards the center of the heat sink until it disengages.
    3. 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 your server.

After you finish

  1. Install a new Torx T30 nut. See Install a heat sink Torx T30 nut.

  2. If you are instructed to return the defective component, follow all packaging instructions and use any packaging materials that are provided.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube