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Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation
Installing the Processor(s)
Begin by removing power from the system as described in Section 3.1 and remove a CPU
module as described previously.
1. There are two load levers on the E7-8800 (v3/v4) socket. First press and release the
load lever labeled 'Open 1st'.
2. Press the second load lever labeled 'Close 1st' to release the load plate that covers the
CPU socket.
3. With the 'Close 1st' lever fully retracted, gently push down on the 'Open 1st' lever to
open the load plate. Lift the load plate to open it completely.
4.
Using your thumb and index finger, hold the CPU by its edges. Align the CPU keys (the
semi-circle cutouts) with the socket keys.
Load Lever
OPEN 1st
OPEN 1st
OPEN 1st
OPEN 1st
Push down gently
Load plate
5. Once aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket. (Do not drop the
CPU on the socket or move it against the surface of the socket, which could damage
the CPU or the socket.)
