IBM xSeries 236 8841, User Manual

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c. Center the microprocessor over the microprocessor socket. Align the triangle
on the corner on 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 microprocessor
release lever.
Microprocessor
orientation indicator
Microprocessor-
release lever
Microprocessor
connector
Microprocessor
v
Carefully close the microprocessor-release lever to secure the
microprocessor in the socket.
7. Install a heat sink on the microprocessor.
Attention:
v
Do not set down the heat sink after you remove the plastic cover.
Thermal grease
Heat sink
v
Do not touch the thermal grease on the bottom of the heat sink or set down
the heat sink. Touching the thermal grease will contaminate it. For details,
see the information about thermal grease on page 35.
a. Remove the plastic protective cover from the bottom of the heat sink.
b. Make sure that the heat-sink lever is in the open position.
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