Use this information to remove a microprocessor-retention assembly.
Before you remove the microprocessor-retention assembly, complete the following steps.
- Read Safety and Installation guidelines.
- If the compute node is installed in a chassis, remove it (see Removing a compute node from a chassis for instructions).
- Carefully lay the compute node on a flat, static-protective surface, orienting the compute node with the bezel pointing toward you.
To remove a microprocessor-retention assembly, complete the following steps.
- Remove the cover (see Removing the compute node cover).
- Locate the microprocessor connector on the system board (see System-board layouts).
- If a microprocessor and heat sink are installed, remove them (see Removing a microprocessor and heat sink).
- Remove the heat-sink key from the microprocessor-retention assemblies and store it in a safe place.
- Make sure that the microprocessor socket release levers are in the open position.
- Using a T20 Torx screwdriver, remove the four screws that secure the microprocessor-retention assembly.
- Do not allow the microprocessor-retention assembly to touch the microprocessor socket. Doing so might result in permanent damage to the system board.
- Do not touch the contacts in the microprocessor socket. Touching these contacts might result in permanent damage to the system board.
- Lift the microprocessor-retention assembly from the system board.
If you are instructed to return the microprocessor-retention assembly, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging materials for shipping that are supplied to you.