Replacing The Processor; Removing The Heat Sink And Processor - Intel SR1530AH - Server System - 0 MB RAM User Manual

Replacing the Processor

Note: This manual assumes a processor is already installed and you are referring to these steps
to replace your processor. If you are setting up this system for the first time, see the Quick
Start User's Guide that was included in the product box.
Caution: Use only processors that have been validated to work with this server board. See
System References" on page x
Caution: ESD and handling processors: Reduce the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to
the processor by doing the following: (1) Touch the metal chassis before touching the
processor or server board. Keep part of your body in contact with the metal chassis to
dissipate the static charge while handling the processor. (2) Avoid moving around
unnecessarily.

Removing the Heat Sink and Processor

1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this book. See
Information" on page
2. Power down the server and unplug all peripheral devices and the AC power cable.
3. Remove the server system cover. For instructions, see
System Cover" on page
4. Loosen the four captive screws on the corners of the heat sink.
5. Twist the heat sink slightly to break the seal between the heat sink and the
processor.
6. Lift the heat sink from the processor. If it does not pull up easily, twist the heat sink
again. Do not force the heat sink from the processor. Doing so could damage the
processor.
7. Lift the processor lever.
8. Raise the CPU load plate.
9. Remove the processor.
10. If installing a replacement processor, see
Otherwise, install the protective socket cover over the empty processor socket and
then reinstall the chassis cover.
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Intel Server System SR1530AH / SR1530AHLX / SR1530HAHLX
for a link to the list of compatible processor(s).
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