Dell EMC PowerEdge R240 Installation and Service Manual

Installing the heat sink

1. If you are using an existing heat sink, remove the thermal grease from the heat sink using a clean lint free cloth.
2. Using the thermal grease syringe included with your processor kit apply the grease in a thin spiral on the top of the processor.
   NOTE:Applying too much thermal grease can result in excess grease coming in contact with and contaminating the processor socket.

   NOTE:The thermal grease syringe is intended for one-time use only. Dispose of the syringe after you use it.
3. Align the screws on the heat sink with the standoffs on the system board.
4. Using a Philips #2 screwdriver tighten the screws in the following order to secure the heat sink to the system board.
   1. Partially tighten the first screw (approximately 3 turns).
   2. Tighten the screw that is diagonally opposite to it.
   3. Return to the first screw and tighten it completely.
5. Repeat the procedure for the remaining two screws.