5-10 Repair
Processor Subsystem Removal
To remove the processor subsystem (CPU module and heatsink) from the system board,
proceed as follows:
1.
Remove the system unit cover as previously described (see “System Unit Cover
Removal”).
WARNING:
Before removing the system unit
cover, turn off the power and unplug the system
power cable. Power is removed only when the
power cable is unplugged.
2.
Locate the processor socket on the system board (see Section 3, “Option
Installation”).
CAUTION:
Before picking up the processor,
reduce static discharge by touching the metal
frame of the system unit.
3.
Remove the heatsink support top bar from the support pins on the system board
(see Figure 5-8).
4.
Press in on the CPU module clips (see Figure 5-8).
5.
Carefully slide the processor subsystem up and out of the retention mechanism.
Figure 5-8 Releasing the Processor Subsystem
