Lenovo Flex System x440 Compute Node Installation And Service Manual page 949

• If using Installation Tool A, twist the handle on the microprocessor tool assembly
counterclockwise to the open position to insert the microprocessor into the socket, and lift
the installation tool out of the socket.
• If using Installation Tool B, twist the handle of the installation tool assembly
counterclockwise until the microprocessor is inserted into the socket, and lift the installation
tool out of the socket. The following illustration shows the tool handle in the open position.
Attention:
• Do not press the microprocessor into the socket.
• Make sure that the microprocessor is aligned correctly in the socket before you try to close
the microprocessor retainer.
• Do not touch the thermal grease on the bottom of the heat sink or on top of the
microprocessor. Touching the thermal grease will contaminate it.
Step 6. Close the microprocessor socket release retainer and levers.
Microprocessor
retainer
Release
lever
a. Close the microprocessor retainer on the microprocessor socket.
b. Identify which release lever is labeled as the first release lever to close, and close it.
c. Close the second release lever on the microprocessor socket.
d. If a socket cover is installed over the microprocessor retainer, it is released as you close the
retainer. Remove the socket cover from the compute node and store it in a safe place.
L
Dust
cover
Release
lever
.
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