Processor

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 avoid damage to the processor or 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.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, take the appropriate anti-static precautions before beginning any installation, removal, or replacement procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.
IMPORTANT: If installing a processor with a faster speed, update the system ROM before installing the processor.
  1. Power down the server.
  2. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
  3. Remove the access panel.
  4. Place the server on its side.
  5. Remove the heatsink:
    1. Disconnect the processor fan cable.
    2. Loosen one pair of diagonally opposite screws halfway, and then loosen the other pair of screws.
    3. Completely loosen all screws in the same sequence.
    4. Remove the heatsink from the processor backplate.
      CAUTION: The fan does not have a fan guard. Special attention is needed when removing or installing the fan to prevent finger injury.


      Removing the heatsink

      CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor, do not touch the bottom of the processor, especially the contact area.
      CAUTION: The pins on the processor socket are very fragile. Any damage to them may require replacing the system board.
  6. Open the processor locking lever, and then open the processor retaining bracket.
  7. Hold the processor by the edges, and then lift it out of the socket.


Removing the processor

To replace the component:

CAUTION: THE PINS ON THE SYSTEM BOARD ARE VERY FRAGILE AND EASILY DAMAGED. To avoid damage to the system board, do not touch the processor or the processor socket contacts.
  1. Install the processor. Use the notches on both sides of the processor to properly align it into the socket.


    Installing the processor

    CAUTION: Be sure to close the processor socket retaining bracket before closing the processor locking lever. The lever should close without resistance. Forcing the lever closed can damage the processor and socket, requiring system board replacement.
    CAUTION: THE PINS ON THE SYSTEM BOARD ARE VERY FRAGILE AND EASILY DAMAGED. To avoid damage to the system board, do not touch the processor or the processor socket contacts.
    CAUTION: Do not press down on the processor. Pressing down on the processor might damage the processor socket and the system board. Press only in the area indicated on the processor retaining bracket.
  2. Close the processor retaining bracket, and then secure the processor locking lever.


    Closing the processor retaining bracket and the processor retaining latch

  3. Clean the old thermal grease from the heatsink with the alcohol swab. Allow the alcohol to evaporate before continuing.
  4. Apply all the grease to the top of the processor in the following pattern to ensure even distribution.


    Applying the grease to the processor

  5. Install the heatsink:
    1. Position the heatsink on the processor backplate.
    2. Tighten one pair of diagonally opposite screws halfway, and then tighten the other pair of screws.
    3. Finish the installation by completely tightening the screws in the same sequence.
    4. Connect the processor fan cable.
      CAUTION: The fan does not have a fan guard. Special attention is needed when removing or installing the fan to prevent finger injury.


      Installing the heatsink

  6. Return the server to an upright position.
  7. Install the access panel.
  8. Connect each power cord to the server.
  9. Connect each power cord to the power source.
  10. Power up the server.