INSTALLING THE HARDWARE INSTALLING A PROCESSOR
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Installing a Processor
To install the processor:
1. Disconnect the power source and pull the system out of the rack frame.
2. Remove the top cover.
3. Remove the processor. See Removing a Processor on page 2-42.
4. Align the PIN1 indicator on the new processor with the corner chamfer on the
bracket.
5. Locate the PIN1 indicator on the carrier and position it over the PIN1 indicator on
the processor. Make sure the keying latches are also aligned properly.
6. Gently lower the processor bracket over the processor and press one side down to
engage the keying latch.
7. Once one side is locked, gently bend the remaining side inwards until the keying
latch is locked on the processor.
Figure 2-42. Installing a Bracket on a Processor
DO NOT REMOVE THE HEAT SINK UNLESS YOU INTEND TO INSTALL OR REPLACE A PROCESSOR. THE HEAT SINK IS 
NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN THE DESIGNED THERMAL CONDITIONS.
The heat sink may be hot to touch after the system is powered down. Allow the heat sink to 
cool before removing it.
Make sure that the PIN1 indicator on the processor carrier is aligned with the pin 1 indicator on 
the processor.
PIN1
PIN1
Keying Latch
PIN1
PIN1 Indicator