Microprocessor - Lenovo ThinkStation P720 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Microprocessor

Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter
1 "Read this first: Important safety information" on page 1.
Depending on the model, your computer might come with one or two microprocessors. For computer
models with one microprocessor, the microprocessor is installed in the microprocessor socket 1. The
microprocessor socket 2 is protected by a plastic socket cover.
CAUTION:
Avoid contact with hot components inside the computer. During operation, some components
become hot enough to burn the skin. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer,
disconnect power, and wait approximately 10 minutes for the components to cool.
Notes:
• Ensure that you install the correct type of microprocessor option your computer supports. When two
microprocessors are installed, they must be identical.
• Your microprocessor, socket, and socket cover might look slightly different from the illustrations in this
topic.
To remove or install a microprocessor, do the following:
1. Prepare your computer. See "Preparing your computer and removing the computer cover" on page 103.
2. Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the system board.
3. Locate the correct microprocessor socket on the system board. See "Parts on the system board" on
page 38.
4. Remove the heat-sink-and-fan assembly. See "Heat-sink-and-fan assembly" on page 203.
5. To remove the microprocessor, do the following:
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