Dell PowerEdge R760 Installation and Service Manual - Page 183

Figure 137. Removing a heat sink Next steps If you are removing a faulty heat sink, replace the heat sink, if not, remove the processor. Removing the processor Prerequisites WARNING: Remove the processor from processor and heat sink module (PHM) only if you are replacing the processor or heat sink. 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 or remove the GPU air shroud. 4. Remove the processor heat sink module. CAUTION: You may find the CMOS battery loss or CMOS checksum error that is displayed during the first instance of powering on the system after the processor or system board replacement which is expected. To fix this, simply go to setup option to configure the system settings. Steps 1. Place the heat sink with the processor side facing up. 2. Using your thumb, lift the thermal interface material (TIM) break lever to release the processor from the TIM and retaining clip. 3. Holding the processor by the edges, lift the processor away from the retaining clip. NOTE: Ensure to hold the retaining clip to the heat sink as you lift the TIM break lever. Installing and removing system components 183