Specifications

Removing and replacing a processor and heatsink module
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
internal system components to cool before touching them.
CAUTION: To prevent possible server malfunction, do not mix processors of different speeds
or cache sizes.
CAUTION:
Removing a processor will cause the DIMM loading rules to change. See “Installing DIMMs”
(page 32) and use the loading rules for two CPUs. If you do not perform these procedures, then
any memory associated with the removed CPU will not be seen by the system.
Removing a processor and heatsink module
CAUTION: To prevent thermal instability and damage to the server, do not separate the processor
module from the heatsink.
1. Power off the server, and remove it from the enclosure (“Preparing the server blade for
servicing” (page 71)).
2. Remove the access panel (“Removing the server blade access panel” (page 72)).
3. Disconnect the power cord (see 1 below)
4. Rotate the processor locking handle up and back until it reaches a hard stop (see 2 below)
WARNING! The heatsink locking lever can constitute a pinch hazard, keep your hands
on top of the lever during installation to avoid personal injury.
5. Pull both plastic tabs out (see 3 below).
6. Lift the processor and heatsink off of the socket, pulling straight up.
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