Removing Processors - NEC EXPRESS5800/120Re-2 Service Manual

Removing Processors

To remove a processor:
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions listed under General Information
and Static Precautions at the beginning of this chapter.
2. Perform the steps in "Preparing Your System for Upgrade" described earlier
in this chapter.
3. Extend the server out from the rack.
4. Remove the top cover of the system chassis. See Top Cover Removal found
earlier in this chapter.
For proper cooling and airflow, do not operate the system
with the top cover removed. Always replace the top cover
before powering on the system.
5. Lift up on the plastic processor air duct and remove it from the server. See
Figure 4-12.
If the system was running, any processor and heat sink
installed is hot. To avoid the possibility of a burn, let the
components cool for 10 minutes before continuing with these
procedures.
6. Remove both heat sink clips as follows:
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4-20 Disassembly and Reassembly
! CAUTION
!
WARNING
Slide one of the two heat sink clips to one side to partially release
tension of the clip over the tab. See Figure 4-18, A. Depending on
the tension of the clip, very little motion may be felt.
Insert a flat blade screwdriver or the provided tool (Figure 4-18, B)
into the slot at the end of the heat sink clip.