IBM X3950 X5 Problem Determination And Service Manual page 183

Protective
cover
Microprocessor
4. Place the microprocessor, with the contacts facing down, on the foam pad in
the shipping carton.
5. Open the microprocessor release latch 1 by pressing down on the end,
moving it to the side, and releasing it to the open (up) position. Swing open
the microprocessor retainer bracket 2 .
Attention:
v Handle the microprocessor carefully. Dropping the microprocessor during
installation or removal can damage the contacts.
v Do not touch the microprocessor contact; handle the microprocessor with
the tool only. Contaminants on the microprocessor contacts, such as oil from
your skin, can cause connection failures between the contacts and the
socket.
v Do not use excessive force when you press the microprocessor into the
socket.
v Make sure that the microprocessor is oriented and aligned and positioned
in the socket before you try to close the lever.
Microprocessor
release latch
6. Install the replacement microprocessor into the microprocessor installation
tool:
a. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new microprocessor
to any unpainted metal surface on the outside of the server.
b. Twist the handle of the installation tool counterclockwise so that it is in the
open position.
Note: If you are installing E7 series microprocessors in your server, you
must use the microprocessor installation tool with the text "X7500 + E7"
on the bottom of the tool (see the following illustration). Tools that do not
have this text on the bottom will not work correctly with the E7 series
microprocessors
Retainer
bracket
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