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Aptiva - 2163 Removals and replacements - Processor heat sink and fan

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NOTE: Installing the Processor Heat Sink and Fan
The Pentium II processor module with holes on one side to hold the clips of the heat sink and fan. The upper set of holes (near the latches) on the processor are wider and should match the wider ends of the clips on the heat sink. The lower set of holes are smaller and should match the narrow ends of the heat sink clips.

SECC1 Package Installation

Matching the Fan-Heat Sink Clips with the Holes on the Processor and Inserting the Clip Ends to the Processor Holes
Follow these steps when installing the heat sink and fan to the Pentium II processor module:

1. Remove the thermal tape protector at the back of the heat sink.
   
2. Insert the wide clip ends to the wide holes on the processor and the narrow clip ends to the narrow holes.
   
3. Using your fingers, push down the metal bracket until it clicks into the CPU cartridge and then push the metal bracket levers down, to lock the metal bracket into place.

SECC2 Package Installation
Follow these steps when installing the heat sink and fan to the Pentium II processor module:

1. Remove the thermal tape protector at the back of the fan sink.
   
2. Attach the fan sink to the PC board side of the Pentium II processor.
   
3. Press the fastener towards the fan sink side to lock the fan sink.

To remove the SECC2 type fan sink, use a screw driver to slide the fastener nodes outward to unlock the fan sink from the processor, then carefully remove the fan sink from the processor.

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	Hint Category	Processors, Hardware Installation/Configuration
	Date Created	01-12-98
	Last Updated	02-03-99
	Revision Date	01-03-2000
	Brand	IBM Aptiva
	Product Family	Aptiva
	Machine Type	2163
	Model	all
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