IBM 704 manual Removing a Microprocessor

Removing a Microprocessor

2.Avoid touching the components and gold-edge connectors on the processor board.

3.Do not touch or bend the exposed pins on a microprocessor.

17 Attention:

a. To avoid damaging the microprocessor during installation, make sure that the socket latch is fully opened to the vertical position before you insert the microprocessor.

b. The microprocessor heat sink clips are under tension. Be careful when installing or removing the microprocessor assembly. Do not let the clips scrape against the processor board, sockets, or other components.

c. Reduce the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to the microprocessor and server boards by following the instructions in Notice Number 10.

7b

CAUTION:

If your server has been operating, the heat sinks on the installed microprocessors will be hot. You can avoid getting a burn while removing an existing microprocessor or installing an additional one, if you let the components cool for 10 minutes before continuing with the procedures described in this section.

104PC Server 704 User's Handbook