Removing the microprocessor
To remove the microprocessor, complete the following steps.
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and “Installation guidelines”
on page 65.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords
and all external cables necessary to replace the device.
3. Remove the server from the rack; then, remove the cover (see “Removing the
cover” on page 68).
Heat-exchanger-assembly
release latch
Heat-exchanger
assembly
Air baffle
4. Remove the air baffle.
5. Open the heat-exchanger-assembly release latch to the fully open position.
6. Lift the side of the heat-exchanger assembly that is closer to the middle of the
server, slide it toward the middle of the server slightly, and lift the entire
assembly out of the server.
Microprocessor
bracket frame
Microprocessor
release latch
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