Removing A Microprocessor - IBM xSeries 300 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Removing a microprocessor

Complete the following steps to remove a microprocessor.
Microprocessor
Heat sink
Heat sink
retainer
Microprocessor
orientation indicator
Attention:
damage from static electricity. For details on handling these devices, see "Handling
static-sensitive devices" on page 37.
1. Review the safety precautions listed in "Safety information" on page 75.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all external cables
and power cords; then, remove the cover (see "Removing the cover" on page 38
for details).
3. Push down and back on the heat-sink retainer to remove it from the heat sink.
4. To remove the heat sink, follow the direction on the picture below by pushing
the clip toward the front of the chassis and push back on the handle to lift the
Microprocessor
connector
When you handle ESD-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid
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