Removing Or Installing The Microprocessor - Lenovo ThinkServer RD230 Hardware Maintenance Manual

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. 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.
3. Remove the heat sink assembly. See "Removing the heat sink assembly" on page 68.
4. 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.
Figure 40. Removing the microprocessor
5. If you are instructed to return the microprocessor, follow all packaging instructions and use any
packaging materials that are supplied to you for shipping.
6. To complete the removal procedure, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 84.
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