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Removing a processor
1.
Power off the server. For more information, see "
2.
Remove the server from the rack. For more information, see "
Removing the server from a rack
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3.
Remove the access panel. For more information, see "
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4.
Remove the chassis air baffle. For more information, see "
5.
Remove the processor heatsink:
a.
Loosen the captive screws in the same sequence as shown by callouts 1 to 4 in
b.
Lift the heatsink slowly to remove it, as shown by callout 5 in
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Figure 140 Removing a processor heatsink
6.
Remove the processor retaining bracket from the heatsink:
a.
Insert a flat-head tool (such as a flat-head screwdriver) into the notch marked with
TIM
BREAKER
to pry open the retaining bracket, as shown by callout 1 in
.
b.
Press the four clips in the four corners of the bracket to release the retaining bracket.
You must press the clip shown by callout 2 in
and its cater-cornered clip outward,
and press the other two clips inward as shown by callout 3 in
.
c.
Lift the retaining bracket to remove it from the heatsink, as shown by callout 4 in