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Dell PowerEdge C6320p Owner's Manual

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Removing the processor and heat sink module

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to remove the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.
WARNING: The heat sink may be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the heat sink to cool before removing it.
  1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
  3. Remove the sled from the enclosure.
  4. Remove the air shroud.
  5. If installed, disconnect the fabric cable from the fabric processor.
  6. Keep the Torx T30 screwdriver ready.

Steps

  1. Using the Torx screwdriver, loosen the screw identified with number 4 on the heat sink label.
    NOTE: To remove the processor and heat sink module, remove the screws in reverse order-4321.
    NOTE: Ensure that the screw is loosened before moving on to the next screw.
    NOTE: Ensure that the correct removal sequence is followed to avoid damaging the processor and the socket.
  2. Loosen the remaining processor and heat sink module retention screws by following the sequence on the heat sink label.
  3. Lift the processor and heat sink module away from the system board, and set the module aside with the processor side facing up.
    Figure 1. Removing the processor and heat sink module
    This figure shows removing the processor and heat sink module.

Next steps

  1. Replace the heat sink and processor module.
    NOTE: Install the processor dust cover if the processor and heat sink module is not being replaced.
  2. If removed, reconnect the fabric cable to the fabric processor.
  3. Install the air shroud.
  4. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.

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