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Removing a microprocessor
Complete the following steps to remove a microprocessor.
Note:
1. Turn off the server and disconnect all power cords and external cables; then,
2. Identify the microprocessor to be removed.
3. Remove the heat sink:
4. Rotate the locking lever on the microprocessor socket from its closed and
5. Pull the microprocessor out of the socket.
To install a microprocessor, see "Installing an additional microprocessor" on page
44. To reuse the heat sink that was removed in step 3 above, see "Thermal grease"
on page 61.
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326m Type 7969: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
v Read "Installation guidelines" on page 29.
v Read the safety notices at "Safety information" on page 107.
v Read "Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 30.
remove the server cover (see "Removing the cover and bezel" on page 32).
Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware.
Captive screws
Microprocessor
Microprocessor-
locking lever
a. Loosen one captive screw fully; then, loosen the other captive screw.
Attention:
Loosening one screw fully before loosening the other screw will
help to break the thermal bond that adheres the heat sink to the
microprocessor.
b. Pull the heat sink off of the microprocessor.
locked position until it stops or clicks in the fully open position.
Heat-sink
Heat sink
retention module
Microprocessor
socket
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