Installing A Microprocessor And Heat Sink - IBM BladeCenter HS22V 7871 Problem Determination And Service Manual

Installing a microprocessor and heat sink

Use this information to install a microprocessor and heat sink in the blade server.
The following illustration shows how to install a microprocessor and heat sink in
the blade server.
Attention:
1. Do not use any tools or sharp objects to lift the locking lever on the
2. Do not touch the contacts in the microprocessor socket. Touching these contacts
To install a microprocessor and heat sink, complete the following steps.
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Microprocessor
heat sink filler
microprocessor socket. Doing so might result in permanent damage to the
system board.
might result in permanent damage to the system board.
1. If you are not installing a new microprocessor and a new heat sink, remove
the thermal grease from the heat sink and microprocessor; then, apply new
thermal grease before installation (see "Thermal grease" on page 92).
2. Open the microprocessor socket release lever and retainer.
Microprocessor
retainer
a. Rotate the release lever on the microprocessor socket from its closed and
locked position until it stops in the fully open position (approximately a
135° angle).
b. Rotate the microprocessor retainer on the microprocessor socket from its
closed position until it stops in the fully open position (approximately a
135° angle).
Heat sink
Microprocessor 1
and heat sink
Microprocessor
release lever