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Installing the heat sink, Optional IDSDM or vFlash module

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2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system. Installing the heat sink Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system. 3. Remove the air shroud. 4. Install the processor. Steps 1. If you are using an existing heat sink, remove the thermal grease from the heat sink using a clean lint free cloth. 2. Using the thermal grease syringe included with your processor kit apply the grease in a thin spiral on the top of the processor. NOTE: 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 one-time use only. Dispose of the syringe after you use it. 3. Align the screws on the heat sink with the standoffs on the system board. 4. Using a Philips #2 screwdriver tighten the screws in the following order to secure the heat sink to the system board. a. Partially tighten the first screw (approximately 3 turns). b. Tighten the screw that is diagonally opposite to it. c. Return to the first screw and tighten it completely. 5. Repeat the procedure for the remaining two screws. Figure 56. Installing the heat sink Next steps 1. Install the air shroud. 2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system. Optional IDSDM or vFlash module The IDSDM or vFlash module combines the IDSDM and/or vFlash features into a single module. NOTE: The write-protect switch is on the IDSDM or vFlash module. 74 PowerEdge R240 installing and removing system components

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2.
Follow the procedure listed in the
After working inside your system
.
Installing the heat sink
Prerequisites
1.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the
Safety instructions
.
2.
Follow the procedure listed in the
Before working inside your system
.
3.
Remove the air shroud
.
4.
Install the processor
.
Steps
1.
If you are using an existing heat sink, remove the thermal grease from the heat sink using a clean lint free cloth.
2.
Using the thermal grease syringe included with your processor kit apply the grease in a thin spiral on the top of the processor.
NOTE:
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 one-time use only. Dispose of the syringe after you use it.
3.
Align the screws on the heat sink with the standoffs on the system board.
4.
Using a Philips #2 screwdriver tighten the screws in the following order to secure the heat sink to the system board.
a.
Partially tighten the first screw (approximately 3 turns).
b.
Tighten the screw that is diagonally opposite to it.
c.
Return to the first screw and tighten it completely.
5.
Repeat the procedure for the remaining two screws.
Figure 56. Installing the heat sink
Next steps
1.
Install the air shroud
.
2.
Follow the procedure listed in the
After working inside your system
.
Optional IDSDM or vFlash module
The IDSDM or vFlash module combines the IDSDM and/or vFlash features into a single module.
NOTE:
The write-protect switch is on the IDSDM or vFlash module.
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PowerEdge R240 installing and removing system components