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Dell PowerEdge XR8620t Installation and Service Manual

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Installing the processor and heat sink module

Prerequisites

Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to replace the processor or heat sink. 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 2U sled from 1U node
  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 heat sink module (PHM) on the processor socket.
    CAUTION:To avoid damaging the fins on the heat sink, do not press down on the heat sink fins.
    NOTE:Ensure that the PHM is held parallel to the system board to prevent damaging the components.
    Figure 1. Installing the processor heat sink
    This image shows how to Installing the heat sink
  3. Set the anti-tilt wires to the locked position (outward position), and then using the Torx T30 screwdriver, tighten the captive nuts (8 in-lbf) on the heat sink in the order below:
    1. In a random order, tighten the first nut three turns.
    2. Tighten the nut diagonally opposite to the nut that you tighten first.
    3. Repeat the procedure for the remaining two nuts.
    4. Return to the first nut to tighten it completely.
    5. Check all the nuts to ensure they are firmly secured.
    Figure 2. Set the anti-tilt wires to the locked position and tightening the nuts
    This image shows Set the Anti-Tilt wires to the locked position and tightening the screws
  4. For HM Configuration, connect the cables connected from processor heater manager module to heater and sensor ports on the system board.

Next steps

  1. Install the 2U sled on 1U node
  2. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system.

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