Lenovo RD210 User Manual download pdf (Page 87)

Removing and installing a microprocessor and heat sink

To remove and install a microprocessor and heat sink, follow the instructions in this

section.

Removing a microprocessor and heat sink

Attention:

v Do not allow the thermal grease on the microprocessor and heat sink to come in

contact with anything. Contact with any surface can compromise the thermal

grease and the microprocessor socket.

v Do not touch the microprocessor contacts; handle the microprocessor by the

edges only. Contaminants on the microprocessor contacts, such as oil from your

skin, can cause connection failures between the contacts and the socket.

remove a microprocessor and heat sink, complete the following steps:

1. Read the safety information in “Safety” on page vii and “Installation guidelines”

on page 39.

2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and

all external cables, if necessary.

3. Remove the cover (see “Removing and replacing the cover” on page 43).

4. Disconnect any cables that impede access to the heat sink and

microprocessor.

5. Open the heat sink release lever to the fully open position.

6. Lift the heat sink out of the server. After removal, place the heat sink on its

side on a clean, flat surface.

1 Heat sink release lever

2 Microprocessor

3 Retainer bracket

4 Lock tab

7. Release the microprocessor retention latch by pressing down on the end,

moving it to the side, and releasing it to the open (up) position.

8. Open the microprocessor bracket frame by lifting up the tab on the top edge.

Keep the bracket frame in the open position.

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Lenovo RD210 User Manual Page 87