Dell EMC PowerEdge MX740c Installation and Service Manual

Removing the processor from the processor and heat sink module

Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety Instructions.
Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your sled.
Remove the air shroud.
Remove the processor and heat sink module
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.
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NOTE This procedure is only needed when replacing a processor or heat sink. This is not needed when replacing system board.

Place the heat sink with the processor side facing up.
Insert a flat blade screwdriver into the release slot marked with a yellow label. Twist (do not pry) the screwdriver to break the thermal paste seal.
Push the retaining clips on the processor bracket to unlock the bracket from the heat sink.
Figure 1. Loosening the processor bracket
Lift the bracket and the processor away from the heat sink, and place the processor connector side down on the processor tray.
Flex the outer edges of the bracket to release the bracket from the processor.
NOTE Ensure that the processor and the bracket are placed in the tray after you remove the heat sink.
Figure 2. Removing the processor bracket