Apple Xserve (Early 2008) DIY Procedure for Heat Ssink - Manual (Page 8)

Xserve (Late 2006/Early 2008) Processor Heat Sink Replacement Instructions 8
Installing the Replacement Processor Heat Sink
Note: The thermal bond between the processor heat sink and the processor requires thermal
grease for proper operation. Every time you remove or replace the processor heat sink, you must
replace the thermal grease on the processor below the heat sink. New grease and an alcohol
wipe for cleaning off the old grease are included with the replacement heat sink. Clean the
processor and apply new grease as follows
Release the latch on the metal processor holder for the processor. 1.
Rotate the top of the holder to the open position. 2.
Carefully lift the processor out of the holder. 3.
Important: When removing or installing a processor, always hold the processor by three
corners. Be extremely careful not to touch the gold pins on the bottom of the processor, as
this type of connector is very sensitive to contamination. Also be careful not to touch the
gold pins in the processor socket on the logic board.