Applying thermal grease (if required) – Dell PowerEdge T605 User Manual

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Figure 1.

Installing the Processor

Applying Thermal Grease (If Required)

Thermal grease acts as a thermal conductor and fills the gaps between the heat sink and the processor.
If you do not receive a heat sink with pre-applied thermal grease with your processor kit, perform
the following procedure to apply thermal grease. See Figure 2.

CAUTION:

Avoid skin contact with the thermal grease. Do not ingest the grease.

NOTICE:

To avoid damaging components, keep the thermal grease away from electrical traces, pins, and leads.

NOTE:

See "Installing System Components" in your Hardware Owner’s Manual for instructions on removing

and installing heat sinks and processors.

NOTE:

Ensure that you take all necessary precautions to prevent the CPU socket cover from popping off

the processor.

1 Remove the heat sink and the processor.
2 Using a clean, lint-free cloth, remove the existing thermal grease from the heat sink that you removed.

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processor

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socket cover
(remove if present)

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socket-release lever

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socket

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processor shield

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socket keys (2)

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