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3. Follow the procedure that is listed in After working inside your system.
Installing heat sink module
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to replace the processor. The heat
sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Before working inside your system.
3. If removed, install the processor.
Steps
1. If you are using an existing heat sink, remove the thermal grease from the heat sink by using a clean lint-free cloth.
2. Use the thermal grease syringe included with your processor kit to apply the grease in a quadrilateral design on the top of
the processor.
CAUTION: 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 single use only. Dispose the syringe after you use it.
Figure 46. Applying thermal grease on top of the processor
3. Align the screws on the heat sink with the standoffs on the system board.
NOTE: Orient the heat sink fan appropriately so that the heat sink fan cable position is closer to the memory modules.
4. Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, tighten the screws on the heat sink in the order mentioned below:
a. Tighten the first screw three turns.
b. Tighten the screw diagonally opposite to the screw you loosened first.
c. Return to the first screw and tighten it completely.
d. Repeat the procedure for the remaining two screws.
5. Connect the heat sink assembly cable to the connector on the system board.
NOTE: Ensure to loop the heat sink fan cable around the heat sink fan screw head
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