Removal and replacement procedures 45
4.
Place the server on its side.
5.
Remove the access panel (on page
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the heatsink to cool
before touching it.
6.
Remove the heatsink:
a.
Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
b.
Loosen the four corner screws completely to disengage the heatsink.
c.
Remove the heatsink from the processor backplate.
CAUTION:
To avoid damage to the processor, do not touch the bottom of the processor,
especially the contact area.
7.
Open the processor locking lever, and then open the processor retaining bracket.