284 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual
RX300 S8
Processors
11.4 Upgrading or replacing processors
V CAUTION!
Processors are extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge and must
be handled with care. After a processor has been removed from its
protective sleeve or from its socket, place it upside down on a
nonconducting, antistatic surface. Never push a processor over a
surface.
11.4.1 Preliminary steps
Ê "Disabling BitLocker functionality" on page 73
Ê "Disabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality" on page 74
Ê "Locating the defective server" on page 51
Ê "Shutting down the server" on page 54
Ê "Disconnecting power cords" on page 54
Ê "Getting access to the component" on page 57
Ê "Removing processor heat sinks" on page 291
11.4.2 Upgrading or replacing a processor
I This description applies to the following procedures:
– Installing the second processor in a single-processor configuration
– Transfering a processor after replacing the system board (see section
"Replacing the system board" on page 431)
– In case of installing a second processor remove the protective cover as
described in section "Opening the load plate" on page 264
Field Replaceable Unit
(FRU)
Hardware: 15 minutes
Software: 5 minutes
Tool: Phillips PH2 / (+) No. 2 screw driver
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