7 release the other heat-sink release lever, Figure 3-31. installing and removing the heat sink, Lease levers. see figure 3-31 – Dell POWEREDGE R710 User Manual

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6 Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the processor.
7 Release the other heat-sink release lever.
8 Gently lift the heat sink off of the processor and set the heat sink aside

upside down (thermal grease side facing up).

Figure 3-31.

Installing and Removing the Heat Sink

CAUTION:

The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware

that the release lever can spring up suddenly if not firmly grasped.

9 Position your thumb firmly over the processor socket-release lever and

release the lever from the locked position. Rotate the lever 90 degrees
upward until the processor is released from the socket. See Figure 3-32.

10 Rotate the processor shield upward and out of the way. See Figure 3-32.

1

heat sink

2

release lever (2)

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