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Installing and Removing a Processor
Removing a Processor
NOTE
To aid in separating the heatsink from the processor, power on the server for
a few minutes. This will warm the thermal grease and prevent the processor
from pulling out of the closed socket. Make sure the heatsink is cool to the
touch before removing.
To remove a processor:
1.
Observe the safety precautions, warnings, and cautions described in “
2.
Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server.
3.
Power down the server and unplug 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.
Position the thermal blank on the main board. See Figure 92.
7.
Use a long Phillips* head screwdriver to loosen the four screws.
8.
Gently rock the heatsink back and forth to break the seal between the heatsink and the
processor.
9.
Lift the heatsink from the processor.
10.
Lift the lever on the processor socket.
11.
Remove the processor from the chassis. Store it in an anti-static bag or in the original
packaging.
12.
Install a replacement processor or install a processor thermal blank in the processor socket. For
instructions, see “
Installing a Processor Thermal
13.
Install the processor air baffle. For instructions, see “
Installing the Processor Air Baffle
”, page
14.
Re-install the top cover. For instructions, see “
NOTE
Once the processor is removed, note that the release mechanism shows the
socket is open.
