Removing a processor - Servers and IntelliStation

Resolving The Problem

WARNING: When you handle Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive devices (ESD), take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity.

1. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cord and all external cables; then remove the cover.
2. Remove the clear shield from the server and store it in a safe place.
3. To remove microprocessor number 2:
   1. Remove the clip from the heat sink by pushing forward on the back of the clip and up on the lever. After the clip releases from the heat sink, lift it up and off the heat sink.
      
      Note: A thermal material is used between the heatsink and the processor. This material, when heated and cooled, causes the heatsink to adhere to the processor. Some force may be required to remove the heatsink.
      
      
   2. Firmly grasp the heat sink and lift it off the microprocessor.
      
      WARNING: Do not use excessive force or tools to remove the heatsink.
      
      
   3. Discard the used heatsink.
   4. Lift up the release lever and remove the microprocessor from the connector. Store the microprocessor in a static-protective bag for possible future use.
      
      Note: If you are installing a new microprocessor, go to 'Installing the microprocessor'.
      
      
   5. If you are not replacing the microprocessor, then you must reinstall the terminator card. Push the release latch down to lock the terminator card into place.
      
      Note: It is very important to replace the clear shield.
      
      
      
      
4. To remove microprocessor number 1:
   1. Remove the adapter board retainer latch:
      1. Lift up on the release latch.
      2. Remove the screws and put them in a safe place.
      3. Lift the retainer latch up and off the system board.
         
         
   2. Follow (above) steps 3a through 3d.
   3. After the replacement microprocessor, reinstall the adapter board retainer latch by reversing step a. above.
      
      Note: If a terminator card is being installed in microprocessor slot #1, it is not necessary to replace the adapter retainer latch.