IBM 71453RU manual Release socket lever

Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid damage from static electricity. For details about handling these devices, see “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 40.

4.Slide the blue latches on the top cover bracket toward the center of the server.

Latch

Latch

5.Lift the top cover bracket out of the server.

6.Remove the heat-sink blank and store it for future use.

7.Open the release socket lever and rotate the load plate.

Release socket lever

8.Remove the socket cover from the microprocessor socket. The microprocessor socket might have the socket cover style shown in illustration A or the style shown in illustration B.

AB

Socket dust cover

Socket dust cover

9.Install the microprocessor in the microprocessor installation tool:

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