Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Turn off the system, including all attached peripherals.
Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and disconnect the peripherals.
Remove the system cover.
Removing the air shroud:
Holding the blue touch points, lift the air shroud away from the system.
Removing a processor and heat sink module:
Using a Torx #T30 screwdriver, loosen the screws on the heat sink in the order below:
Loosen the first screw three turns.
Loosen the second screw completely.
Return to the first screw and loosen it completely.
Pushing both blue retention clips simultaneously, lift the processor and heat sink module (PHM) processor and heat sink module
Set the PHM aside with the processor side facing up.
Installing a processor and heat sink module:
Align the pin 1 indicator of the heat sink to the system board and then place the processor and heat sink module (PHM) on the processor socket.
CAUTION To avoid damaging the fins on the heat sink, do not press down on the heat sink fins.
NOTE Ensure that the PHM is held parallel to the system board to prevent damaging the components.
Push the blue retention clips inward to allow the heat sink to drop into place.
Using the Torx #T30 screwdriver, tighten the screws on the heat sink in the order below:
Partially tighten the first screw (approximately 3 turns).
Tighten the second screw completely.
Return to the first screw and tighten it completely.
If the PHM slips off the blue retention clips when the screws are partially tightened, follow these steps to secure the PHM:
Loosen both the heat sink screws completely.
Lower the PHM on to the blue retention clips, following the procedure described in step 2.
Secure the PHM to the system board, following the replacement instructions listed in this step above. 4.
NOTE The processor and heat sink module retention screws should not be tightened to more than 0.13 kgf-m (1.35 N.m or 12 in-lbf).
Install the system cover.
Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet.
Turn on the attached peripherals and then turn on the system.
