IBM eServer xSeries 345 Type 8670, Maintenance Manual

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a. Remove the protective cover, tape or label from the surface of the second
microprocessor socket, if present.
b. Rotate the locking lever on the microprocessor socket from its closed and
locked position until it stops or clicks in the fully open position
(approximately 135° angle), as shown. Then, see the documentation
provided with the microprocessor option for complete installation
instructions.
Attention: You must ensure that the locking lever on the microprocessor
socket is in the fully open position before you insert the microprocessor in
the socket. Failure to do so might result in permanent damage to the
microprocessor, microprocessor socket, and system board.
Lever closed
Lever
fully
open
Lever closed
Lever
fully
open
c. Touch the static-protective package containing the new microprocessor to
any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the
microprocessor from the package.
d. Center the microprocessor over the microprocessor socket. Align the
triangle on the corner of the microprocessor with the triangle on the corner
of the socket and carefully press the microprocessor into the socket.
Attention:
v Do not use excessive force when pressing the microprocessor into the
socket.
v
Make sure that the microprocessor is oriented and aligned correctly with
pin number 1 in the socket before you try to close the lever. The
following illustration shows the alignment marks for microprocessor 2
and microprocessor socket 2.
Microprocessor 2
Microprocessor
socket 2
Alignment marks
e. Carefully close the lever to secure the microprocessor in the socket.
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