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Removing a microprocessor and heat sink
Attention:
v Always use the microprocessor installation tool to remove a microprocessor.
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
Note: Be sure to use the installation tool that comes with your microprocessor
installation tool assembly. The tools are similar in function and design, however Tool
A has one setting for installing one size of microprocessor, and supports the
following families of microprocessors: E5-26xx, E5-46xx. Installation Tool B has two
settings for installing two different sizes of microprocessors. The settings that are
marked on Tool B are "L" for smaller low core microprocessors, and "H" for larger
high core microprocessors. Installation Tool B supports the following families of
microprocessors: E5-26xx, E5-46xx, E5-26xx v2, E5-46xx v2.
Microprocessor Installation Tools A and B are shown in the following illustration.
To remove a microprocessor and heat sink, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords.
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.
Installation tool
Microprocessor
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Microprocessor Installation Tool A
on page 275.
Installation tool
Microprocessor Installation Tool B
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