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Remove a Processor
128 Oracle Server X6-2 Service Manual • June 2016
Caution -
Failure to clean the heatsink prior to removing the processor could result in the
accidental contamination of the processor socket or other components. Also, be careful not to
get the grease on your fingers as this could result in contamination of components.
9. Disengage the processor release lever on the right side of the processor socket
(viewing the server from the front) by pushing down on the lever and moving it
to the side away from the processor, and then rotating the lever upward [2].
10. Disengage the processor release lever on the left side of the processor socket
(viewing the server from the front) by pushing down on the lever and moving it
to the side away from the processor, and then rotating the lever upward [2].
11. To lift the ILM assembly load plate off of the processor socket, rotate the
processor release lever on the right side of the processor toward the closed
position (the ILM assembly load plate is lifted up as the release lever is lowered
toward the closed position) and carefully swing the ILM load plate to the fully
open position [3].
Caution -
Whenever you remove a processor, you should replace it with another processor and
reinstall the processor heatsink; otherwise, the server might overheat due to improper airflow.
For instructions for installing a processor, see “Install a Processor” on page 131 .
12. To remove the processor from the processor socket, acquire the processor
removal and replacement tool and perform the following steps:
Caution - Before removing the processor, ensure that you are using the correct color-coded
processor removal and replacement tool. For information on how to select the correct processor
removal and replacement tool, see “Selecting the Correct Processor Removal and Replacement
Tool” on page 120 .
a.
Locate the button in the center of the top of the processor removal and
replacement tool and press it to the down position [1].
b. Properly position the tool over the processor socket and lower it into place
over the processor socket [2].
To properly position the tool over the processor socket, rotate the tool until the green
triangle on the side of the tool is facing the front of the server and it is over the left side of
the processor socket when viewing the server from the front.
c. Press the release lever on the tool to release the center button and engage
the processor [3].
An audible click indicates that the processor is engaged.