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10.4 Upgrading or replacing CPUs
V CAUTION!
CPUs are extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge and must be
handled with care. After a CPU has been removed from its protective
sleeve or from its socket, place it upside down on a nonconducting,
antistatic surface. Never push a CPU over a surface.
10.4.1 Preliminary steps
Ê "Suspending BitLocker functionality" on page 95
Ê "Disabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality" on page 96
Ê "Locating the defective server" on page 61
Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 65
Ê "Disconnecting the power cord" on page 66
Ê "Getting access to the component" on page 68
Ê "Removing CPU heat sinks" on page 387
10.4.2 Upgrading or replacing a CPU
I This description applies to the following procedures:
– Installing the second CPU in a 1 CPU configuration
– Transfering a CPU after replacing the system board (see section
"System board" on page 545)
– In case of installing a second CPU remove the protective cover as described
in section "Opening the load plate" on page 364.
Field Replaceable Unit
(FRU)
Hardware: 15 minutes
Software: 5 minutes
Tool: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver