Installing A Processor - HP ProLiant DL145 Maintenance And Service Manual

Figure 36 Removing a processor
5. Place the processor on a static-dissipating work surface or inside an anti-static bag.
6. If you are replacing the processor, continue with the procedure in the "Installing a processor" section
described next. Otherwise, protect the empty socket:
a. Place the socket retention bracket over the socket.
b. Push the socket retention lever back into place.
c. Attach the socket cover to the socket retention bracket.
d. Perform the post-installation procedures described on page 12.

Installing a processor

1. Perform the pre-installation procedures described on page 11.
2. Locate the processor socket on which you want to install the processor.
3. If the processor socket you want to use is not empty, perform the procedure in the "Removing a processor"
section on page 34 to remove the installed processor. Then skip to step 5 in this procedure.
4. If the processor socket is empty, prepare the socket for installation:
a. Remove the socket cover.
NOTE: Do not discard the socket cover. If the processor is removed and not replaced with another
processor in the future, the socket cover must be reinstalled to prevent damage to the socket pins.
Figure 37 Removing a socket cover
b. Disengage the socket retention lever from the processor base.
c. Lift up the socket retention bracket.
5. If the processor has separated from the installation tool, carefully reinsert the processor in the installation
tool.
IMPORTANT: Be sure the processor remains inside the processor installation tool.
Removal and replacement procedures 35