Lenovo ThinkServer TS140 - Manual (Page 93)

1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect
all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 39.
3. Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the system board.
4. Locate the system board and disconnect all cables connected to the system board. See “Locating
parts on the system board” on page 16.
5. Remove the heat sink and fan assembly. See “Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly” on page 74.
Note: Place the heat sink and fan assembly on its side so that the thermal grease on the bottom of it
does not get in contact with anything.
6. Lift the small handle 1 and open the retainer 2 to access the microprocessor 3 .
Figure 64. Accessing the microprocessor
7. Lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the microprocessor socket.
Figure 65. Removing the microprocessor
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