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Remove the processor

Follow instructions in this section to remove the processor. This procedure must be executed by a trained technician.

About this task

To avoid potential danger, read and follow the following safety statements.
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    disconnect all power
    CAUTION
    The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
Attention

  • Read the Installation guidelines to ensure that you work safely.

  • Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables (see Power off the server).

  • If the server is in a rack, remove it from the rack.

  • Remove any locking device that secures the server cover, such as a Kensington lock or a pad lock.

  • Use the front door key to unlock the front door, and then open the front door.

Procedure

  1. Make preparations for this task.
    1. Remove the server cover (see Remove the server cover).
    2. Remove the heat sink and fan module if necessary (see Remove the heat sink and fan module).
  2. Remove the processor.
    1. Gently pull the handle away from the processor retainer.
    2. Lift the handle along with the retainer to the fully open position.
    3. Hold the processor by both sides and gently lift it away from the processor socket.
    Note

    1. Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the processor.

    2. Keep the processor socket clean from any object to prevent possible damages.

    Figure 1. Opening the processor retainer
    Opening the processor retainer

After this task is completed

After removing the processor, perform one of the following tasks immediately:

  • Install the replacement processor.

    1. Install the replacement processor to the system board (see Install the processor).

    2. Package the defective processor that was removed, and return it to Lenovo. To prevent any shipping damage, reuse the packaging of the new processor, and follow all available packaging instructions.

    or

  • Install the processor that you removed to the replacement system board.

    1. Install the removed processor to the replacement system board (see Install the processor).

    2. Package the defective system board, and return it to Lenovo. To prevent any shipping damage, reuse the packaging of the new system board, and follow all available packaging instructions.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube