Removing, Installing, and Adding a CPU and Heatsink
(FRU)
Note – The CPU and heatsink assembly is a eld-replaceable unit. It must be replaced by a
certied Oracle Service Technician.
The following procedure describes how to replace a CPU. The Sun Fire X2270 M2 Server
supports both single-CPU and dual-CPU congurations. The procedures in this section include
removal and installation procedures, as well as a procedure for adding a second CPU to a
single-CPU conguration.
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“How to Remove a CPU and Heatsink” on page 67
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“How to Install a CPU and Heatsink” on page 68
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“How to Add a New CPU and Heatsink Assembly” on page 70
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How to Remove a CPU and Heatsink
See:
“Locations of Internal Server Components” on page 30
Prepare the server for service. See “How to Prepare for Service”on page 21.
Remove the air duct. See
“How to Remove the Air Duct”on page 53.
Remove the four screws that secure the heatsink to the motherboard.
Slightly wiggle the heatsink right and left to break the seal created by the thermal compound.
Lift the heatsink away from the CPU and out of the server.
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