CAUTION: If you are permanently removing a processor, you must install a socket protective
cap and a processor blank in the vacant socket to ensure proper system cooling. The
processor blank covers the vacant sockets for the DIMMs and the processor.
Figure 28. Installing and removing a processor
1.
socket-release lever 1
2. pin–1 corner of the processor
3. processor
4. slot (4)
5. processor shield
6. socket-release lever 2
7.
processor socket
8. tab (4)
Next steps
1.
If you are removing the processor permanently, install the processor blank.
2.
Install a processor.
3.
Install the heat sink.
4.
If removed, reinstall the PCIe expansion card riser.
5.
If disconnected, reconnect the cables to the expansion card(s).
6.
Reinstall the cooling shroud.
7.
Follow the procedure listed in
After working inside your system
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Related Tasks
Removing the cooling shroud
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