Figure 30. Applying thermal grease on the top of the processor
1
processor
2
thermal grease
3
thermal grease syringe
3
Place the heat sink onto the processor.
4
Tighten one of the four screws to secure the heat sink to the system board.
5
Tighten the screw diagonally opposite to the first screw you have tightened.
NOTE:
Do not over-tighten the heat sink retention screws when installing the heat sink. To prevent over-tightening, tighten
the retention screw until resistance is felt, and stop after the screw is seated. The screw tension should not be more than 6
in-lb (6.9 kg-cm).
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Repeat the procedure for the remaining two screws.
Next steps
1
Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
2
While booting, press F2 to enter System Setup and verify that the processor information matches the new system configuration.
3
Run the system diagnostics to verify that the new processor operates correctly.
Processor blank and DIMM blank
The processor blank and DIMM blank supplied with your system aids in directing airflow over the unused processor sockets and DIMM
slots.
CAUTION:
If you are permanently removing a processor, you must install a socket protective cap and a processor blank and
DIMM blank in the vacant socket to ensure proper system cooling. The processor blank and DIMM blank covers the vacant
sockets for the DIMMs and the processor.
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Installing and removing sled components
