Remove the thermal sensor

Follow instructions in this section to remove the thermal sensor.

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.
• Remove any locking device that secures the server, such as a Kensington lock or a padlock.
• Place the server on its side with the cover up.

Procedure

1. Make preparation for this task.
   1. Remove the server cover. See Remove the server cover.
      Attention

      The heat sink and processor could be very hot. To avoid burning yourself, wait for a few minutes after turning off the server before you remove the server cover.
   2. Remove the front bezel. See Remove the front bezel.
   3. Remove the front fan. See Remove the fan (front and rear).
   4. If applicable, remove the M.2 drive. See Remove an M.2 drive.
2. Disconnect the thermal sensor cable from the system board.
   Attention

   To avoid damaging the system board, make sure to follow the instructions in Internal cable routing when disconnecting cables from the system board.
3. Remove the thermal sensor.
   1. Press the release tab on the thermal sensor to release it from the chassis.
   2. Remove the thermal sensor from the chassis.
      Figure 1. Removing the thermal sensor