•The KVM card, if it is installed. For instructions, see “Removing the KVM Card” on page 89.
•All installed PCI cards. For instructions, see “Removing a PCI Card” on page 63.
•The PCI card divider. For instructions, see “Removing the PCI Card Divider” on page 91.
•The air flow guide. For instructions, see “Removing the Air Flow Guide” on page 95.
Remove these components, in order, before beginning the steps below.
Caution: Handle the processor only by the edges. Do not touch the pin grid or the LGA terminal.
1.Remove the protective cover from the underside of the heatsink to expose the thermal interface material. Do not touch the thermal interface material. See the figure below.
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Figure 109. Exposing the Thermal Interface Material
2.Verify that there are no bent pins or dust on the processor pins.
3.Position the pin shroud so the arrow points to the LGA terminal.
Cautions:
•Do not touch the processor pins with either your hands or with the pin shroud.
•The pin shroud is fragile. Use caution when installing it. Excessive flex will break the pin shroud.
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