Processor Power Module - HP ProLiant BL40p Maintenance And Service Manual

Removal and Replacement Procedures
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processors and processor sockets, be sure to:
• Completely open the processor-locking lever when installing a processor
assembly.
Completely close the processor-locking lever before lowering the processor
•
cage.
To install the processor, reverse steps 1 through 7. Be sure to correctly align the pins when
lowering the processor assembly onto the socket.

Processor Power Module

To remove a PPM:
1. Power down the server blade and remove it from the server blade enclosure. Refer to the
"Server Blad e Preparation" section in this chapter.
2. Remove the access panel and the system board tray assembly. Refer to the "Server Blade
Preparation" section in this chapter.
3. Remove the processor baffle from the system board. Refer to the "Processors " se ction in
this chapter.
4. Open the latches on the sides of the PPM slot (1).
5. Remove the PPM from the slot (2).
Figure 2-22: Removing a PPM
Reverse steps 1 through 5 to replace the PPM.
IMPORTANT: To remove PPMs for processors 2 and 3, pull the processor fan cage open to access
the release levers. Refer to Figure 2-26 for instructions on how to open the processor fan cage.
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