Owners Manual

Figure 44. Removing the heat sink

Next steps

1. If you are removing a faulty heat sink, replace the heat sink, if not, remove the processor.

Removing the processor

Prerequisites

CAUTION:

The heat sink may be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered off. Allow the

heat sink to cool before removing it.

1. Follow the procedure in Safety instructions.

2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.

3. Remove the air shroud.

4. Remove the heat sink.

Steps

1. Using a Torx #T20 screwdriver, loosen the screws to release the force plate. The sequence to loosen the screws is 3, 2, and

Installing and removing system components