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Removing a microprocessor-retention assembly

Use this information to remove a microprocessor-retention assembly. Microprocessor-retention assemblies are in both the upper and lower compute nodes.

Before you remove the microprocessor-retention assembly, complete the following steps.
  1. Read Safety and Installation guidelines.
  2. If the Flex System x222 Compute Node is installed in a chassis, remove it (see Removing a compute node from a chassis for instructions).
  3. Carefully lay the compute node on a flat, static-protective surface, orienting the compute node with the bezel pointing toward the left.

To remove a microprocessor-retention assembly, complete the following steps.


Graphic illustrating removing a microprocessor-retention assembly

  1. Remove the upper compute node (see Removing the upper compute node).
  2. Locate the microprocessor connector in the upper or lower system board (see System-board layouts).
  3. If a microprocessor and heat sink are installed, remove them (see Removing a microprocessor and heat sink).
  4. Remove the heat-sink key from the microprocessor-retention assemblies and store it in a safe place.
  5. Make sure that the microprocessor socket release levers are in the open position.
  6. Using a T20 Torx screwdriver, remove the four screws that secure the microprocessor-retention assembly.
    Attention
    1. Do not allow the microprocessor-retention assembly to touch the microprocessor socket. Doing so might result in permanent damage to the system board.
    2. Do not touch the contacts in the microprocessor socket. Touching these contacts might result in permanent damage to the system board.
  7. Lift the microprocessor-retention assembly from the upper or lower system board.
If you are instructed to return a microprocessor-retention assembly, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.