Dell EMC PowerEdge R840 Installation and Service Manual

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Removing the processor from the processor and heat sink module

Prerequisites

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.
NOTE Only remove the processor from the processor and heat sink module if you are replacing the processor or heat sink. This procedure is not required when replacing a system board.
  1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
  3. Remove the processor and heat sink module.

Steps

  1. Place the heat sink with the processor side facing up.
  2. 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.
  3. Push the retaining clips on the processor bracket to unlock the bracket from the heat sink.
    Figure 1. Loosening the processor bracket
    This image shows how to loosen the processor bracket.
  4. Lift the bracket and the processor from the heat sink, and place the processor connector side down on the processor tray.
  5. 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
    This image show how to remove the processor bracket.

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