Replacing The Microprocessor - Lenovo ThinkServer RD530 Hardware Maintenance Manual

What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the installation, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 139.

Replacing the microprocessor

Attention: Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding "Safety information"
on page iii and "Guidelines" on page 61.
This topic provides instructions on how to replace the microprocessor.
CAUTION:
The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot. Turn off the server and wait three to five minutes
to let the server cool before removing the server cover.
Before you begin, print all the related instructions or ensure that you can view the PDF version on another
computer for reference.
Notes:
• Ensure that the new microprocessor is the correct type your server supports. See "Memory module
installation rules" on page 69. When two microprocessors are installed, both must have the same core
voltage and core speed.
• Use any documentation that comes with the microprocessor option kit and follow those instructions in
addition to the instructions in this topic.
• Your microprocessor, socket, and socket cover might look slightly different from the illustrations in this
topic.
To replace the microprocessor, do the following:
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all
power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.
2. If the server is installed in a rack cabinet, remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat,
clean, and static-protective surface. See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server.
3. Remove the server cover. See "Removing the server cover" on page 63.
4. Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing and reinstalling the cooling shroud" on page 67.
5. Remove the heat sink. See "Installing or replacing a heat sink" on page 99.
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