How to replace the Processor and heat sink module on a PowerEdge C6620

This 3D experience gives you the step by step process of replacing the Processor and heat sink module and a PowerEdge C6620. The procedure will also include removing the Air Shroud and reinstalling them.

Removal

Air Shroud

Identify the air shroud highlighted in blue.

Press the blue clip and lift the air shroud.

Disengage the air shroud hook from the slot on the chassis and remove the air shroud.

Processor and heat sink module

Select the processor and heat sink module you want to replace.

Using a torx T30 screwdriver, loosen the nuts three turns in sequential order.

Using a torx T30 screwdriver, loosen the nuts completely in sequential order.

Set the anti tilt wires to the unlocked position (inward position).

Lift the processor and heat sink module (PHM) from the system and set the PHM aside with the processor side facing up.

Use the alcohol pad to clean the heatsink (as shown in the video).

Install

Processor and heat sink module

Confirm the processor and heat sink module you want to replace.

Apply a pea sized amount of thermal material as shown.

Set the anti tilt wires to the unlocked position on the heat sink (inward position).

Align the pin 1 indicator of the heat sink to the system board, and then place the processor and heat sink on the processor socket.

Set the anti tilt wires to the locked position (outward position).

Using the torx T30 screwdriver, tighten the nuts three turns in sequential order.

Using the torx T30 screwdriver, tighten the nuts completely in sequential order.

Air Shroud

Identify the air shroud location highlighted in blue.

Align the slot on the air shroud with the standoff on the system.

Lower the air shroud until the blue clip locks in place.