Servicing the Processors
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Intel® Server Platforms SR6850HW4 and SR6850HW4/M Product Guide
Removing a Processor Thermal Blank
CAUTION
Make sure to install a processor and a heatsink to replace the thermal blank.
Only power on a system that has all four processor sockets populated with
processor heatsinks and/or processor thermal blanks.
The server may have from one to four processors installed on the main board. If you are adding a
processor to the system, the thermal blank must be removed.
To remove a thermal blank:
1.
Observe the safety precautions, warnings, and cautions described in “
2.
Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the system.
3.
Power down the server and disconnect both AC power cords.
4.
Remove the top cover. For instructions, see “Removing the Top Cover”, page 144.
5.
Remove the processor air baffle. For instructions, see “
Removing the Processor Air Baffle
6.
Use a long Phillips* head screwdriver to loosen the four screws on the thermal blank.
7.
Lift the thermal blank to remove it.
8.
Install a processor in the empty socket. For instructions, see “
”, page 184.
9.
Install the processor air baffle. For instructions, see “
Installing the Processor Air Baffle
”, page
10.
Re-install the top cover. For instructions, see “
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Figure 92. Removing Thermal Blank
