Removing the Processor Board
Warning: If the system has been running, any processor and heat sink already installed on the board will be hot. To avoid the possibility of a burn while removing the processor/memory board, let the components cool for 10 minutes before continuing with the procedures described here.
1.Power off the system and remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter.
Notice: Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap.
2.Remove the processor board support panel described earlier in this chapter, see Removing a Board Support Panel.
3.Holding the board by its edges, carefully pull it out until the edge connectors are free (see Figure
4.Store board in an antistatic protective wrapper if you are not installing or removing a processor at this time.
Figure 5-6. Processor Board
| A |
| B |
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Processor board connectors on system board
ASystem board
BProcessor #1 board connector
CProcessor #2 board connector
DProcessor board
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