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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
."
3.
Remove the access panel. For more information, see "
."
4.
Remove the chassis air baffle. For more information, see "
5.
Remove the processor heatsink, as shown in
:
CAUTION:
The pins in the processor sockets are very fragile and prone to damage. Do not touch the pins.
a.
Loosen the captive screws in the same sequence as shown by callouts 1 to 4 in the figure.
b.
Lift the heatsink slowly to remove it.
Figure 7-31 Removing a processor heatsink
6.
Remove the processor retaining bracket from the heatsink, as shown in
:
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.
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 and its cater-cornered clip outward, and press
the other two clips inward as shown by callout 3.
c.
Lift the retaining bracket to remove it from the heatsink.
