Removing the processor
Prerequisites
WARNING: The heat sink may be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered off. Allow the
heat sink to cool before removing it.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
3. Remove the heat sink.
CAUTION: You may find the CMOS battery loss or CMOS checksum error is displayed during the first instance
of powering on the system after the processor or system board replacement which is expected. To fix, go to set
up option to configure the system settings.
Steps
1. Using a Torx #T20 screwdriver, loosen the screw to release the force plate.
NOTE: There is one screw of CPU SRM retention frame marked on the force plate.
Figure 90. Removing screws on the force plate
2. Release the processor socket rail frame by lifting the blue latches.
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