Use this information to remove a microprocessor-retention
assembly. Microprocessor-retention assemblies are in both the upper
and lower compute nodes.
Before you remove the microprocessor-retention assembly, complete
the following steps.
- Read Safety and Installation guidelines.
- If the Flex System x222 Compute Node is
installed in a chassis, remove it (see Removing a compute node from a chassis for
instructions).
- Carefully lay the compute node on a flat, static-protective
surface, orienting the compute node with the bezel pointing toward
the left.
To remove a microprocessor-retention assembly, complete
the following steps.
- Remove the upper compute node (see Removing the upper compute node).
- Locate the microprocessor connector in the upper or lower
system board (see System-board layouts).
- If a microprocessor and heat sink are installed, remove
them (see Removing a microprocessor and heat sink).
- Remove the heat-sink key from the microprocessor-retention
assemblies and store it in a safe place.
- Make sure that the microprocessor socket release levers
are in the open position.
- Using a T20 Torx screwdriver, remove the four screws that
secure the microprocessor-retention assembly.
Attention:
- Do not allow the microprocessor-retention assembly to touch the
microprocessor socket. Doing so might result in permanent damage
to the system board.
- Do not touch the contacts in the microprocessor socket. Touching
these contacts might result in permanent damage to the system board.
- Lift the microprocessor-retention assembly from the upper
or lower system board.
If you are instructed to return a microprocessor-retention
assembly, follow all packaging instructions, and use any packaging
materials for shipping that are supplied to you.