Replacing The Processor - HP Xw9400 - Workstation - 16 GB RAM Reference Manual

Replacing the processor

CAUTION:
CAUTION:
are extremely fragile. Damaged sockets will require a board replacement.
Lift the processor out of the socket— do not slide the processor on the socket.
When installing a processor, align the dimples on the side of the processor with the notches in the socket.
1. Disconnect power from the system
panel (Access panel on page
and the processor
2. Raise the processor socket handle fully.
3. If necessary, remove the bypass board from the socket. Align the notches in the processor base
with the tabs on the socket. Seat the processor into the socket. Ensure that the underside of the
processor is level with the top of the processor socket. Close the processor cover plate. Lightly
press down on the processor cover plate while closing the socket lever.
Figure 5-77
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HP recommends you do not swap processors (CPUs) from one motherboard to another.
Use extreme care when installing or removing a processor. The exposed socket pins
63), the CPU heatsink
(Removing the processor on page
Seating the processor
(Pre-disassembly procedures on page
(Removing the CPU heatsink on page
117).
Removing and replacing components 119
55). Remove the access
113),