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Removal and replacement procedures 71
3.
Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 31).
4. Remove all expansion boards ("PCIe expansion board" on page 62).
5. Remove the HP NC375i adapter ("HP NC375i adapter" on page 63).
6. Remove fan 5 ("Fan 5" on page 31).
7. If installed, remove the BBWC battery pack or the FBWC capacitor pack ("BBWC battery pack or
FBWC capacitor pack" on page 33).
8. Remove the air baffle ("Air baffle" on page 34).
9. Remove the fan cage ("Fan cage" on page 35).
10. Remove all DIMMs ("DIMMs" on page 61).
11. Disconnect all cables connected to the system board.
12. Remove the heatsink ("Heatsink" on page 53).
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor:
• Handle the processor only by the edges.
• Do not touch the bottom of the processor, especially the contact area.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the system board:
• Do not touch the processor socket contacts.
• Always install the processor socket cover after removing the processor from the socket.
• Do not tilt or slide the processor when lowering the processor into the socket.
CAUTION: Removal of the processor or heatsink renders the thermal layer between the
processor and heatsink useless. Clean the component with the provided alcohol swab, then add
thermal grease.
13. Open the processor locking lever and the processor socket retaining bracket.
14. Using the processor tool, remove the processor from the system board:
a. Line up the processor tool, ensuring the locking lever graphic on the tool is oriented correctly.
b. Press in on the plastic tabs, and then place the tool on the processor.