Removing A Processor Thermal Blank; Figure 92. Removing Thermal Blank - Intel SR6850HW4 - Server Platform - 0 MB RAM Product Manual

Servicing the Processors

Removing a Processor Thermal Blank

CAUTION
Make sure to install a processor and a heatsink to replace the thermal blank.
Only power on a system that has all four processor sockets populated with
processor heatsinks and/or processor thermal blanks.
The server may have from one to four processors installed on the main board. If you are adding a
processor to the system, the thermal blank must be removed.
To remove a thermal blank:
1. Observe the safety precautions, warnings, and cautions described in
5.
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the system.
3. Power down the server and disconnect both AC power cords.
4. Remove the top cover. For instructions, see "Removing the Top Cover", page 144.
5. Remove the processor air baffle. For instructions, see
page 174.
6. Use a long Phillips* head screwdriver to loosen the four screws on the thermal blank.
7. Lift the thermal blank to remove it.
8. Install a processor in the empty socket. For instructions, see
9. Install the processor air baffle. For instructions, see
175.
10. Re-install the top cover. For instructions, see
180
"Installing the Top

Figure 92. Removing Thermal Blank

Intel® Server Platforms SR6850HW4 and SR6850HW4/M Product Guide
"Safety Information", page
"Removing the Processor Air
"Installing a
Processor", page 184.
"Installing the Processor Air
Cover", page 140.
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