Removing A Microprocessor - IBM xSeries 200 Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Removing a microprocessor

Complete the following steps to remove a microprocessor.

Microprocessor

Heat sink

retainer

Microprocessor

orientation indicator

Attention:

take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity.

For details on handling these devices, see "Handling

static-sensitive devices" on page 45.

1. Review the safety precautions listed in "Safety

information" on page 125.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and

disconnect all external cables and power cords; then,

remove the cover (see "Removing the side cover" on

page 46 for details).

3. Remove the support bracket assembly and disconnect

the fan cable from the connector (SYSFA3) on the

system board. See "Removing the support bracket

assembly" on page 49 and "System board internal

cable connectors" on page 42 for the location of the

fan cable connector.

4. Push down and back on the heat-sink retainer to

remove it from the heat sink.

5. Firmly grasp the heat sink and lift it off the

microprocessor.

Note: Once you remove the heat sink from the

microprocessor, you must replace it with a new

device.

Pull out and lift up the release lever and remove the

Microprocessor

connector

When you handle ESD-sensitive devices,

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