Dell PowerEdge 2970 - Manual (Page 97)

Installing System Components
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Figure 3-27. Installing and Removing the Heat Sink
6 Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the processor.
7 Loosen the other heat-sink retention screw.
8 Gently lift the heat sink off of the processor and set the heat sink aside.
NOTE:
Lay the heat sink on its side to avoid contaminating the thermal adhesive on the bottom of the heat
sink.
NOTICE:
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 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 3-28.
10 Rotate the processor shield upward and out of the way.
1 heat sink 2 heat-sink retention screws (2)
1 2