Removing a processor – Acer Altos R510 User Manual
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4 Configuring the system
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Removing a Processor
1
Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this
book.
2
Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server. Turn off
the server.
3
Remove the AC power cord from the server.
4
Remove the server’s cover. See the documentation that
accompanied your server chassis for instructions on removing the
server’s cover.
5
Unplug the processor fan cable from the server board.
6
Loosen the four captive screws on the corners of the heat sink.
7
Twist the heat sink slightly to break the seal between the heat sink
and the processor.
8
Lift the heat sink from the processor. If it does not pull up easily,
twist the heat sink again. Do not force the heat sink from the
processor. Doing so could damage the processor.
9
Lift the processor lever.
10 Remove the processor.
If installing a replacement processor, see
“Installing the Processor.”
Otherwise, reinstall the chassis cover.