Dell PowerEdge R760XA Installation and Service Manual - Page 106

Installing the processor and heat sink module, Installing the heat sink onto the processor

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Figure 69. Installing the heat sink onto the processor Next steps 1. Install the heat sink module or install the liquid cooling module. 2. Install the air shroud. 3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system. Installing the processor and heat sink module Prerequisites Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to replace the processor or system board. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions. 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. If installed, remove the processor dust cover. Steps 1. Set the anti-tilt wires to the unlocked position on the heat sink (inward position). 2. Align the pin 1 indicator of the heat sink to the system board, and then place the processor and heat sink on the processor socket. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the fins on the heat sink, do not press down on the heat sink fins. 106 Installing and removing system components

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Figure 69. Installing the heat sink onto the processor
Next steps
1.
Install the heat sink module
or
install the liquid cooling module
.
2.
Install the air shroud
.
3.
Follow the procedure listed in
After working inside your system
.
Installing the processor and heat sink module
Prerequisites
Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to replace the processor or system board. The heat sink is
necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.
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.
If installed, remove the processor dust cover.
Steps
1.
Set the anti-tilt wires to the unlocked position on the heat sink (inward position).
2.
Align the pin 1 indicator of the heat sink to the system board, and then place the processor and heat sink on the processor
socket.
CAUTION:
To avoid damaging the fins on the heat sink, do not press down on the heat sink fins.
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Installing and removing system components