Removing the system processor module from the 8408-44E or 8408-E8E

To remove the system processor module, complete the steps in this procedure.

1. Ensure that you have the electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap attached. If not, attach it now.
2. Press the push-button (A) as shown in Figure 1 to activate the identify LED. Verify the green LED (B) is lit, which indicates there is sufficient power to the identify LED. If the LED (B) is not lit, use the location code to find the physical location by using the service label.
   Figure 1. Activating the identify LED

   
3. Look for the amber LED (K) of the system processor module that you are removing. See Figure 2.
   Figure 2. Service indicator LEDs

   

   Table 1. Service indicator LED descriptions

   Identifier letter	Part description
   D	Memory voltage regulator module LEDs
   E	Memory LEDs
   F	PCIe adapter LEDs
   G	I/O voltage regulator module LED
   H	Time-of-day battery card LED
   I	Service processor card LED
   J	Vital product data card LED
   K	System processor module LEDs
   L	Processor voltage regulator module LEDs
   M	System backplane LED

4. Put on a pair of supplied Nitrile gloves. You must wear Nitrile gloves (part number 00RY410) when you handle the replacement system processor module, thermal interface material (TIM), and the replacement heat sink.
5. Open the packaging of the new system processor module and place the cover upside down next to the tray, as shown in Figure 3. The cover is used for the system processor module that you are replacing.
   Figure 3. Opening the system processor module packaging

   
6. Loosen the load arm screw (A) of the system processor heat sink (B) that you are removing with the supplied T-handle T20 Torx driver (part number 00LR425). The load arm pivots up in the direction that is shown in Figure 4.
   Figure 4. Loosening heat sink load arm screw

   
7. Grip the heat sink and remove it by lifting straight up as shown in Figure 5.
   Figure 5. Removing the heat sink

   
8. Place the heat sink upside down on a clean surface.
9. Remove dust and debris from the system processor module area.
   Note: If dust or debris is present, use the supplied air pump (part number 45D2645) to clean the system processor module area. Blow small bursts of air from the center toward the sides of the system processor module as shown in Figure 6.
   Figure 6. Cleaning the system processor module area

   
10. Lower the supplied removal tool onto the system processor module. The beveled corner (A) of the tool must align with the beveled corner of the system processor module. Align the tabs (B) of the tool with the pins (C) of the processor socket. See Figure 7.
    Figure 7. Lowering the removal tool onto the system processor module

    
11. Push down on the removal tool at location (A) to lock the system processor module into the tool, as shown in Figure 8. Make sure that both of the tool jaws are locked on the system processor module. Do not press the blue release tabs until directed to do so later.
    Note: The tool drops slightly when you push down so that the jaws can grab the bottom of the system processor module.
    Figure 8. Locking the system processor module in the removal tool

    
12. Holding the outside of the tool, lift the tool and system processor module from the socket. Place them at an angle in the top cover of the system processor module packaging that was opened in step 5, as shown in Figure 9.
    Note: Setting the tool and system processor module at an angle on the top cover of the packaging makes it easier to pick up and place in the packaging.
    Figure 9. Placing the system processor module on the top cover of the packaging

    
13. Squeeze the two blue tabs to release the system processor module from the tool as shown in Figure 10.
    Note: To prevent the system processor module from falling, do not squeeze the two tabs before you place the tool on the top cover of the system processor module packaging.
    Figure 10. Releasing the system processor module from the tool