Removing Or Installing The Microprocessor - Lenovo ThinkServer RD240 Installation And User Manual

What to do next:
v To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
v To complete the installation, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on
page 67.

Removing or installing the microprocessor

This section provides instructions on how to remove or install the microprocessor.
Removing the microprocessor
Attention
Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Safety
Information and the Warranty and Support Information on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD
that comes with your product, and "Guidelines" on page 19. To obtain a copy of the
publications, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
This section provides instructions on how to remove the microprocessor.
CAUTION:
The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot. Turn off the server and
wait three to five minutes to let the server cool before removing the server cover.
To remove the microprocessor, do the following:
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the
server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect
all cables that are connected to the server.
2. Remove the server cover. See "Removing the server cover" on page 21.
3. Remove the microprocessor fan duct. See "Removing the microprocessor fan
duct" on page 51.
4. Remove the heat sink. See "Removing the heat sink" on page 60.
5. Lift the small handle and open the retainer to access the microprocessor. Then,
carefully lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the socket, and place it
on a static-protective surface.
Note: Touch only the edges of the microprocessor.
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