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3. Remove the cover (see "Removing the system-board tray cover" on page 280).
4. Locate the microprocessor to be removed (see "System-board internal
5. Remove the heat sink:
6. Open the microprocessor socket release levers and retainer:
7. Remove the microprocessor from the socket:
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connectors" on page 12).
Attention:
Do not touch the thermal material on the bottom of the heat sink.
Touching the thermal material will contaminate it. If the thermal material on the
microprocessor or heat sink becomes contaminated, you must wipe off the
contaminated thermal material on the microprocessor or heat sink with the
alcohol wipes and reapply clean thermal grease to the heat sink.
a. Loosen the four screws on the corners of the microprocessor retainer.
b. Lift the heat sink out of the server. After removal, place the heat sink (with
the thermal grease side up) on a clean, flat surface.
Heat sink
Microprocessor
Microprocessor
release lever
a. Identify which release lever is labeled as the first release lever to open and
open it.
b. Open the second release lever on the microprocessor socket.
c. Open the microprocessor retainer.
Attention:
Do not touch the connectors on the microprocessor and the
microprocessor socket.
a. Select the empty installation tool and ensure that the handle is in the open
position. If the installation tool handle is not in the open position, use the
following instructions for your installation tool:
v If using Installation Tool A, twist the microprocessor installation tool
handle counterclockwise to the open position.
Microprocessor
release lever
Microprocessor
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