How to replace the Processor and heat sink module on a PowerEdge R660

This 3D experience gives you the step by step process of replacing the Processor and heat sink module and a PowerEdge R660. The procedure will also include removing the System Cover, Air Shroud and reinstalling them.

Removal

System Cover

Identify the system cover highlighted in blue.

Using a 1/4 inch flat head or a phillips #2 screwdriver rotate the lock counterclockwise to the unlock position.

Lift the release latch until the system cover slides back.

Lift the cover from the system.

Air Shroud

Identify the air shroud highlighted in blue.

Hold the edges of the air shroud, and lift the air shroud out of the system.

Processor and heat sink module

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

Using a torx T30 screwdriver, loosen the first nut two diagonal turns.

Using a torx T30 screwdriver, loosen the screw diagonally opposite to the nut you loosened first.

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 first two diagonal turns.

Using the torx T30 screwdriver, tighten the screw diagonally opposite to the nut you tightened first.

Air Shroud

Identify the air shroud location highlighted in blue.

Holding the edges of the air shroud, align the tabs on the air shroud with the slots on the system.

Lower the air shroud into the system until it is firmly seated.

System Cover

Identify the system cover location highlighted in blue.

Align the tabs on the system cover with the guide slots on the system and slide the system cover.

Close the system cover release latch.

Using a 1/4 inch flat head or phillips #2 screwdriver, rotate the lock clockwise to the lock position.