Installing And Removing A Processor; Removing A Processor - Intel SR4850HW4 - Server Platform - 0 MB RAM Product Manual

Servicing the Processors

Installing and Removing a Processor

Removing a Processor

NOTE
To aid in separating the heat sink from the processor, power on the server for
a few minutes. This will warm the thermal grease and prevent the processor
from pulling out of the closed socket. Make sure the heat sink is cool to the
touch before removing.
To remove a processor:
1. Observe the safety precautions, warnings, and cautions described in
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server.
3. Power down the server and unplug both AC power cords.
4. Remove the top cover. For instructions, see
5. Remove the processor air baffle. For instructions, see
6. Use a long Phillips* head screwdriver to loosen the four screws on the corners of the heat sink.
7. Gently rock the heat sink back and forth to break the seal between the heat sink and the
processor.
8. Lift the heat sink from the processor.
9. Lift the lever on the processor socket.
10. Remove the processor from the chassis. Store it in an anti-static bag or in the original
packaging.
11. Install a replacement processor or install a processor thermal blank in the processor socket. For
instructions, see
12. Install the processor air baffle. For instructions, see
13. Install the top cover. For instructions, see
NOTE
Once the processor is removed, note that the release mechanism shows the
socket is open.
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