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5.
Remove the PPM retainer.
To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.
Processor
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor and system board, only authorized personnel
should attempt to replace or install the processor in this server.
CAUTION: To prevent possible server malfunction and damage to the equipment,
multiprocessor configurations must contain processors with the same part number.
IMPORTANT: Processor socket 1 and PPM slot 1 must be populated at all times or the server
does not function properly.
IMPORTANT: Always install a PPM when you install a processor. The system fails to boot if the
corresponding PPM is missing.
To remove a processor:
1. Power down the server (on page 30).
2. Extend the server from the rack (on page 29).
3. Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 32).