Removing And Replacing Tier 2 Crus; Removing A Microprocessor And Heat Sink - IBM System x3650 M5 Installation And Service Manual

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4. Use the key to lock the bezel if required.
Results
If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to
Completing the installation.

Removing and replacing Tier 2 CRUs

You may install a Tier 2 CRU yourself or request IBM to install it, at no additional
charge, under the type of warranty service that is designated for your server.
The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.

Removing a microprocessor and heat sink

Use this information to remove a microprocessor and heat sink.
About this task
Attention:
v Microprocessors are to be removed only by trained technicians.
v Do not allow the thermal grease on the microprocessor and heat sink to come in
v Dropping the microprocessor during installation or removal can damage the
v Do not touch the microprocessor contacts; handle the microprocessor by the
Installation tool has two settings for installing two different sizes of
microprocessors. The settings that are marked on the tool are "L" for smaller low
core microprocessors, and "H" for larger high core microprocessors.
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Important: Always use the microprocessor installation tool to remove a
microprocessor. Failing to use the microprocessor installation tool may damage
the microprocessor sockets on the system board. Any damage to the
microprocessor sockets may require replacing the system board.
contact with anything. Contact with any surface can compromise the thermal
grease and the microprocessor socket.
contacts.
edges only. Contaminants on the microprocessor contacts, such as oil from your
skin, can cause connection failures between the contacts and the socket.