Dell PowerEdge 2970 Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 97
Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the processor.
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Figure 3-27. Installing and Removing the Heat Sink 1 2 1 heat sink 2 heat-sink retention screws (2) 6 Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the processor. 7 Loosen the other heat-sink retention screw. 8 Gently lift the heat sink off of the processor and set the heat sink aside. NOTE: Lay the heat sink on its side to avoid contaminating the thermal adhesive on the bottom of the heat sink. NOTICE: The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware that the release lever can spring up suddenly if not firmly grasped. 9 Position your thumb firmly over the socket-release lever and release the lever from the locked position. Rotate the lever 90 degrees upward until the processor is released from the socket. See Figure 3-28. 10 Rotate the processor shield upward and out of the way. Installing System Components 97