Removing a processor

Prerequisites

Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:

  • T-20 Torx screwdriver

  • Alcohol wipe

Procedure
  1. Observe the following alerts.
    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: THE CONTACTS ARE VERY FRAGILE AND EASILY DAMAGED. To avoid damage to the socket or processor, do not touch the contacts.
  2. If installed, remove the front bezel.
  3. Power down the server.
  4. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
  5. Do one of the following:
  6. Remove the access panel.
  7. To remove the high-performance heatsink, remove the air baffle.
  8. Remove the heatsink:
    CAUTION:

    To prevent mechanical damage or depositing oil on your hands or other contaminant to the heatsink contact surface, hold the heatsink only by the edge of its base plate. Do not touch the heatsink fins.

    CAUTION:

    Heatsink screws must be tightened and loosened in alternating sequence. Do not overtighten the screws as this might damage the system board or the processor socket.

    1. Use a T-20 Torx screwdriver to loosen the captive screws in the sequence specified on the heatsink label.
    2. Lift the heatsink away from the system board.

      Removing the heatsink
    3. Place the heatsink on a flat work surface with its contact side facing upward.
  9. Use an alcohol wipe to remove the existing thermal grease from the heatsink.

    Allow the alcohol to evaporate before continuing.

  10. Use a T-20 Torx screwdriver to loosen the three captive screws in the sequence shown in the following image, and then pivot the force frame upward.

    Opening the force frame
  11. Remove the processor:
    1. Hold the lift tabs near the front end of the rail frame, and then pivot the rail frame to the vertical position.
    2. Slide the processor out of the rail frame.

    Removing the processor from the rail frame