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Attention:
v Do not use any tools or sharp objects to lift the locking lever on the
microprocessor socket. Doing so might result in permanent damage to the
system board.
v Make sure that the locking lever on the microprocessor socket is in the fully
open position before you install the microprocessor into the microprocessor
socket. Failure to do so might result in permanent damage to the
microprocessor, microprocessor socket, and system board.
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v Avoid touching the components and gold pins on the microprocessor. Make
sure that the microprocessor is completely and correctly seated in the socket.
Incomplete insertion might cause damage to the system board or to the
microprocessor.
3. Touch the static-protective package that contains the replacement
microprocessor to any unpainted metal surface on the blade server or any
unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack component for at least 2
seconds; then, remove the microprocessor from the package.
Attention:
Do not use excessive force when you are pressing the
microprocessor into the socket.
4. Center the microprocessor over the microprocessor socket. Align the triangle on
the corner of the microprocessor with the triangle on the corner of the socket
and make sure that the pin patterns of the microprocessor and microprocessor
socket match; then, use your fingers to carefully press the microprocessor into
the socket.
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Microprocessor
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