Install the heat sink and the fan module

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

Read the installation Guidelines

Power off the server for this task

ATTENTION: Static Sensitive Device Ground package before opening

Before installing the heat sink and the fan module:

1. Install the processor if one is not yet installed (see Install the processor).

1. Align the four screws on the heat sink and fan assembly with the corresponding screw holes on the system board. Make sure that the “Front” label is facing the front of the server.
2. Tighten screw 1 and 2:
   1. Partially tighten screw 1.
   2. Fully tighten screw 2.
   3. Fully tighten screw 1.
   Figure 1. Installing the heat sink and the fan module
   
   
3. Tighten screw 3 and 4:
   1. Partially tighten screw 3.
   2. Fully tighten screw 4.
   3. Fully tighten screw 3.
4. Connect the fan power cable to the Fan 2 connector on the system board. See System board components and Fan power cable