Silicon Graphics 1450, Maintenance Manual

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Processors
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Removing a Processor
See Figure 3-4 for the location of processor components.
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter and the
additional cautions given in this section.
2. Remove the two screws that secure the handle to the processor.
3. Pull firmly and straight up on either side of the processor handle.
4. Put the processor on a piece of conductive foam and store it in an antistatic package.
Installing a Processor
See Figure 3-4 for the location of processor components.
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter.
2. Remove the new processor from its antistatic package and place it on a grounded,
static-free surface or conductive foam pad.
3. Attach the processor handle to the processor. For more information, see “Installing
Processor Handles” on page 60.
4. If necessary, attach the heatsink to the processor. For more information, see
“Installing Processor Heatsinks” on page 60.
5. Orient the processor correctly in the chassis. See Figure 3-4 on page 58 and
Figure 3-1 on page 52.
6. Slide the processor into the guides on each side of the processor slot and press the
processor downward firmly into the baseboard connector.
7. Insert and tighten two screws at the top of the processor handle.
Removing Processor Retention Mechanisms
See Figure 3-4 for the location of processor components.
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter.
2. Make sure that the processor has been removed from the baseboard. To remove the
processor, see “Removing a Processor” on page 59.