Personal Computer User Manual

146 Installing System Components
Figure 3-13. Removing and Installing the Heat Sink Blank
Installing a Heat Sink Blank
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You
should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your
product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized is not covered by
warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
CAUTION: Heat sink blank installs on socket CPU2 only.
1 If you are permanently removing a processor from the socket CPU2, you
must install a socket protector and heat sink blank to ensure proper system
cooling.
2 Place the heat sink blank on the processor socket.
3 Tighten the two retention screws on the heat sink blank. See Figure 3-13.
4 Replace the cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" on
page 142.
5 Replace the sled. See "Installing a Sled" on page 134.
1 screws (2) 2 heat sink blank
1
2
CPU2
CPU1