Lenovo 2592, 2593, 2594, 2579, 2577, 2595 manual Opening the handles

•Ensure that the new microprocessor is the correct type your server supports. See “Features” on page 8. When two microprocessors are installed, both must have the same core voltage and core speed.

•Use any documentation that comes with the microprocessor option kit and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this topic.

•Your microprocessor, socket, and socket cover might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic.

To replace the microprocessor, do the following:

1.Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.

2.If the server is installed in a rack cabinet, remove the server from the rack cabinet and place it on a flat, clean, and static-protective surface. See the Rack Installation Instructions that comes with the server.

3.Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 71.

4.Remove the cooling shroud. See “Removing and reinstalling the cooling shroud” on page 76.

5.Remove the heat sink. See “Installing or replacing a heat sink” on page 112.

6.Locate the microprocessor socket. Open the small handle 2 first by gently pressing down the handle a little bit and then pulling the handle outward to release it from the secured position. Then, open the other small handle 1 in the same way.

Note: There are two marks on the microprocessor retainer. You need to open the small handle marked

with first and then you can open the other small handle marked with .

Figure 79. Opening the handles

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