Replacing the heatsink

Procedure

  1. Clean the old thermal grease from the processor with the alcohol swab.

    Allow the alcohol to evaporate before continuing.

  2. Remove the thermal interface protective cover from the heatsink.


    Removing the thermal interface media protective cover

  3. Install the heatsink.
    1. Position the heatsink on the processor backplate.
    2. Tighten one pair of diagonally opposite screws halfway, and then tighten the other pair of screws.
    3. Finish the installation by completely tightening the screws in the same sequence.


    Installing the heatsink

  4. Install the air baffle.
  5. Install the access panel.
  6. Do one of the following:
    • Slide the server into the rack.
    • Install the server into the rack.
  7. Connect each power cord to the server.
  8. Connect each power cord to the power source.
  9. Press the Power On/Standby button.

    The server exits standby mode and applies full power to the system. The system power LED changes from amber to green.