Removing and installing a microprocessor
To remove the microprocessor tray and a microprocessor, complete the following
steps:
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Table 4.
Model numbers before the dual-core
upgrade is installed
1xx
2xx
Air baffle
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
on page 113.
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords
and all external cables necessary to replace the device.
3. Remove the front cover (tower model only), top cover, and bezel (see
"Removing the top cover, bezel, and front cover" on page 117).
4. Remove all fans (see "Removing the hot-swap fan" on page 121).
5. Remove the memory cards (see "Removing and replacing a memory card" on
page 124).
6. Lift the microprocessor-tray release latch.
7. Open the microprocessor-tray levers.
Model numbers after the dual-core
upgrade is installed
Heat sink
Microprocessor
PPP
QQQ
Microprocessor
baffle
VRM 4