NEC 140Rc-4 manual Processor Board

9-56 Upgrading Your Server

Processor Board

To install or remove the processor (CPU), remove the processor board.

Removal

Remove the processor board in the following procedure.

IMPORTANT: The processor board is extremely sensitive to static electricity. Make sure to touch the metal frame of the server to discharge static electricity from your body before handling the processor board. Do not touch the processor board terminals or on- board parts by a bare hand or place the processor board directly on the desk. For static notes, see the section "Anti-static Measures" described earlier.

1.See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare.

2.Pull out the server from the rack.

3.Remove the rear access cover.

4.Remove the CPU access cover.

5.Remove the memory board.

6.Remove the processor board air duct.

7.Rotate the handles on the processor board until they are fully open. (1)

8.Using the handles, tilt the processor board up and remove it from the chassis. (2)

9. Place the processor board on a clean, dry, and static-free place.