Removing A Processor; Removing And Installing The Small Air Baffle - Intel SERVER SYSTEM SR2500AL User Manual

4. Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to reach the
processor sockets.
5. Replace the server's cover and reconnect the AC power cord(s). See the
documentation that came with your server chassis for instructions on installing the
server's cover.

Removing a Processor

1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions in
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server. Turn off the server.
3. Remove the AC power cord(s) from the server.
4. Remove the server's cover. See the documentation that came with your server
chassis for instructions on removing the server's cover.
5. Unplug the processor fan cable from the server board.
6. Loosen the four captive screws on the corners of the heat sink.
7. Twist the heat sink slightly to break the seal between the heat sink and the
processor.
8. Lift the heat sink from the processor. If it does not pull up easily, twist the heat sink
again. Do not force the heat sink from the processor. Doing so could damage the
processor.
9. Lift the processor lever.
10. Raise the CPU load plate.
11. Remove the processor.
12. If installing a replacement processor, see
install the protective socket cover over the empty processor socket and reinstall the
chassis cover.

Removing and Installing the Small Air Baffle

Some installation processes will require that you remove the small air baffle that is placed
behind the hard drive bays, near the front of your server. The steps below describe how to
remove and then install the small air baffle. Use these steps only when it is indicated as
necessary for a component installation process.
Always operate your server system with the small air baffle in place. The small air baffle
is required for proper airflow within the server system.
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"Safety Information".
"Installing the Processor". Otherwise,
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