Chapter 6: Installing an Additional Processor
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Removing a Processor
Use this procedure to remove a processor and its heatsink. The heatsink is attached to the back of the
processor. If a processor is not replaced, a CPU thermal dummy must fill the slot to ensure proper
cooling of the unit.
CAUTION Always wear a wrist-strap and use a static-dissipating work surface connected to
the chassis when handling components. Ensure the metal of the wrist strap
contacts your skin.
Before you touch the processor to remove it, touch a grounded unpainted metal
surface on the HP Server to discharge static electricity.
To remove an existing processor, complete the following procedure:
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter.
2. Remove the Processor/Memory Complex as described in “Removing the Processor/Memory
Complex” in Chapter 5.
3. Orient the complex such that you have access to the surface from which you are removing
processors.
4. Remove the sheet metal baffle located at the front of the processors or CPU thermal dummies
in the Processor/Memory Complex. To remove the baffle, press the flexible retaining tabs in
as you slide the baffle out. You need this sheet metal baffle out of the way to access some of
the captive screws in the next step.
5. Loosen the four thumbscrews that secure the triple-beam to the sides of the Processor/Memory
Complex.
6. Loosen the captive screws in the top of the triple-beam and lift the triple beam up and away
from the Processor/Memory Complex.
7. Remove the Y cable to the power pods.
8. Remove the power pod associated with the processor by sliding it away from the processor.
This will disengage the power pod from the processor connector.
9. Press the black extraction lever next to the processor cartridge to eject the processor cartridge
from its socket.
10. Lift the processor cartridge from its socket and remove it from the system.
11. Place the cartridge on a clean ESD-protective surface.
