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Install the processor

Use this information to install the processor. This procedure must be executed by a trained technician.

Before you install the processor, complete the following steps:

  1. Read the following section(s) to ensure that you work safely.

  2. Before reusing a processor that was removed from another system board, wipe the thermal grease from the processor with an alcohol cleaning pad, and dispose of the cleaning pad after all of the thermal grease is removed.

    Note
    If you are applying new thermal grease on the top of the processor, make sure to do it after the alcohol has fully evaporated.

  3. Apply the thermal grease on the top of the processor with syringe by forming four uniformly spaced dots, while each dot consists of about 0.1 ml of thermal grease.

    Figure 1. Proper shape of the thermal grease
    Proper shape of the thermal grease
  4. Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove it from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.

To install the processor, complete the following steps:

  1. Hold the processor by both sides, and align the following:

    1. Align 1 the small notches on the processor to 2 the tabs on the socket.

    2. Align 3 the small triangle of the processor to 4 the beveled corner on the socket.

    Then, gently lower the processor evenly into the socket.

    Figure 2. Installing the processor
    Installing the processor
  2. Close the processor retainer, and push the handle to the locked position.
    Figure 3. Closing the processor retainer
    Closing the processor retainer

After you install the processor, complete the following steps:

  1. Reinstall the heat sink (see Install the heat sink).

  2. Install the top cover onto the server (see Install the top cover).

  3. Install the server into the rack if necessary.

  4. Reconnect power cords and all external cables.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube