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Dell PowerEdge C6320p Owner's Manual

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Installing the processor and heat sink module

Prerequisites

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with your product.
CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to remove the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.
WARNING: The heat sink may be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered down. Allow the heat sink to cool before removing it.
  1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
  3. Remove the sled from the enclosure.
  4. Remove the air shroud.
  5. If installed, disconnect the fabric cable from the fabric processor.
  6. If installed, remove the processor dust cover.
    NOTE: Retain the processor dust cover for use in the future.
  7. Keep the Torx T30 screwdriver ready.

Steps

  1. Place the processor and heat sink module on the processor socket.
    NOTE: Ensure that the two guide pins match the guide holes on the processor and heat sink module.
  2. Using the Torx screwdriver, tighten the first screw of the four heat sink retention screws. You must tighten the screws in this order (1, 2, 3, and 4)
    NOTE: Ensure that the screw is tightened completely before moving onto the next screw.
    NOTE: The processor and heat sink module retention screws must not be tightened to more than 1.6 kgf-m (16.26 N.m or 12 in-lbf).
  3. Tighten the processor and heat sink module screws by following the sequence on the heat sink label.
    NOTE: Ensure that the correct sequence is followed while tightening the screws to avoid any damage to the processor and socket.
    Figure 1. Installing the heat sink
    This figure shows the installing of the processor and heat sink module.

Next steps

  1. If removed, reconnect the fabric cable to the fabric processor.
  2. Install the air shroud.
  3. Install the sled into the enclosure.
  4. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.

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