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Installing the heat sink module

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Next steps NOTE: Ensure that you install the heat sink after you install the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions. 1. Install the heat sink module. 2. Follow the procedure that is listed in After working inside your system. Installing the heat sink module Prerequisites CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to replace the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions. 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system. 3. If removed, install the processor. Steps 1. If you are using an existing heat sink, remove the thermal grease from the heat sink by using a clean lint-free cloth. 2. Use the thermal grease syringe included with your processor kit to apply the grease in a quadrilateral design on the top of the processor. CAUTION: 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 single use only. Dispose the syringe after you use it. Figure 41. Applying thermal grease on top of the processor 3. Place the heat sink onto the processor with the cable end facing the drive carrier. 4. Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, tighten the screws on the heat sink in the order following: a. Partially tighten the first screw (approximately 3 turns). b. Tighten the diagonally opposite screw completely. c. Return to the first screw and tighten it completely. d. Repeat the procedure for the remaining two screws. 68 PowerEdge T140 installing and removing system components

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Next steps
NOTE:
Ensure that you install the heat sink after you install the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper
thermal conditions.
1.
Install the heat sink module
.
2.
Follow the procedure that is listed in
After working inside your system
.
Installing the heat sink module
Prerequisites
CAUTION:
Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to replace the processor. The heat sink is
necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.
1.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the
Safety instructions
.
2.
Follow the procedure that is listed in
Before working inside your system
.
3.
If removed,
install the processor
.
Steps
1.
If you are using an existing heat sink, remove the thermal grease from the heat sink by using a clean lint-free cloth.
2.
Use the thermal grease syringe included with your processor kit to apply the grease in a quadrilateral design on the top of the
processor.
CAUTION:
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 single use only. Dispose the syringe after you use it.
Figure 41. Applying thermal grease on top of the processor
3.
Place the heat sink onto the processor with the cable end facing the drive carrier.
4.
Using the Phillips #2 screwdriver, tighten the screws on the heat sink in the order following:
a.
Partially tighten the first screw (approximately 3 turns).
b.
Tighten the diagonally opposite screw completely.
c.
Return to the first screw and tighten it completely.
d.
Repeat the procedure for the remaining two screws.
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PowerEdge T140 installing and removing system components