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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 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 preparation for the task.
    1. 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. See Remove the server from rack.
    2. Remove the top cover. See Remove the top cover.
    3. If your server comes with an air baffle or a middle cage, remove it first.
    4. Remove the system fan cage if needed. Remove the system fan cage.
    5. 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 component or optional device, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube