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4.
Place the server on its side.
5.
Remove the access panel (on page
6.
Remove the heatsink ("
" on page
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.
7.
Open the processor locking lever, and then open the processor retaining bracket.
8.
Grasp the processor by the edges, and then lift it out of the socket.
To replace the component:
CAUTION:
Failure to completely open the processor locking lever prevents the processor from
seating during installation, leading to hardware damage.