6. Touch only the edges of the microprocessor and carefully lift it straight up and out of the microprocessor
socket. Place the old microprocessor on a static-protective surface.
Note: Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor.
Figure93. Removing the microprocessor
7. Make sure that the small handle and the microprocessor retainer are in the fully open position.
Note: Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed. The socket pins must
be kept as clean as possible.
8. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new microprocessor to any unpainted surface on
the outside of the server. Then, remove the new microprocessor from the package.
9. Remove the new microprocessor from the protective cover that protects the gold contacts on the
bottom of the new microprocessor.
Note: Do not touch the pins on the microprocessor socket and the gold contacts on the bottom of the
new microprocessor.
Figure94. Do not touch the pins
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