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3. Remove the heat sink and fan assembly. See "Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly" on page 151.
Note: Place the heat sink and fan assembly on its side so that the thermal grease on the bottom of it
does not get in contact with anything.
4. Locate the system board and disconnect all cables connected to the system board. See "Locating
parts on the system board" on page 79.
5. Lift the small handle
Figure 101. Accessing the microprocessor
6. Lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the microprocessor socket.
Figure 102. Removing the microprocessor
Notes:
a. Your microprocessor and socket might look different from the one illustrated.
1 and open the retainer
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Chapter 10 Replacing FRUs (machine types: 10AU, 10AW, 10BF, and 10BG)
2 to access the microprocessor 3 .
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