Removing And Replacing The Processor - HPE ProLiant e910 User And Maintenance Manual

11. Install the server blade in the chassis.
12. Power up the server blade.

Removing and replacing the processor

Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends identifying the processor, heatsink, and socket components before performing
this procedure.
CAUTION: To prevent possible server malfunction and damage to the equipment, multiprocessor configurations must
contain processors with the same part number.
CAUTION: THE CONTACTS ARE VERY FRAGILE AND EASILY DAMAGED. To avoid damage to the socket or
processor, do not touch the contacts.
Prerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:
• T-30 Torx screwdriver
• 1/4" flat-bladed screwdriver
• Thermal grease
• Heatsink processor assembly
Procedure
1. Power down the server blade.
2. Remove the server blade from the chassis.
3.
Remove the air baffle:
• 1U server blade air baffle
2U server blade air baffle
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4. For 2U server blade, remove the top cover.
5. Remove the processor heatsink assembly.
6. Using an alcohol wipe, remove the existing thermal grease.
Allow solvent to dry before making contact with thermal grease.
7.
Separate the processor from the heatsink:
a. Locate the release slot between the frame and heatsink.
The release slot is across from the Pin 1 indicator and is labeled with a screwdriver.
b. Insert a 1/4" flathead screwdriver into the release slot.
Be sure that the screwdriver is between the plastic frame and the heatsink.
c. To lift the processor frame away from the heatsink, slowly rotate the screwdriver.
164 Removal and replacement procedures