IBM 71453RU manual X7500

a.Remove the static-protective bag, and the foam surrounding the bag, from the box.

b.Touch the static-protective bag that contains the new microprocessor to any unpainted metal surface on the outside of the server.

c.Carefully remove the microprocessor from the static-protective bag, touching only the edges of the microprocessor.

d.If there is a plastic protective cover on the bottom of the microprocessor, carefully remove it.

Protective cover

Microprocessor

e.Put the microprocessor back in the box, component side down on the solid piece of foam.

f.Locate the microprocessor installation tool that comes with the new microprocessor.

Note: If you are installing E7 series microprocessors in your server, you must use the microprocessor installation tool with the text "X7500 + E7" on the bottom of the tool (see the following illustration). Tools that do not have this text on the bottom will not work correctly with the E7 series

X7500

+

E7

microprocessors.

g.Twist the handle of the installation tool counterclockwise so that it is in the open position.

h.Using the triangle on the microprocessor to align it with the installation tool, place the microprocessor on the underside of the tool.

i.Twist the handle of the installation tool clockwise to secure the microprocessor in the tool.

Note: You can pick up or release the microprocessor by twisting the microprocessor installation tool handle.

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