3.5 How to Remove a CPU Module

3.5.1 Before You Begin

Complete these tasks:

• "2.1 How to Power Off the System"

• "2.4 How to Position the System for Service"

• "2.6 How to Remove the System Cover"

• "2.8 How to Avoid Electrostatic Discharge"

3.5.2 What to Do

1. Determine which CPU module must be removed from the CPU card cage on the main logic board.

   For information about the CPU module location, see "3.6 How to Install a CPU Module".

2. Pull the CPU module ejection levers up from the CPU module to disengage the module from its main logic board connector.

   The ejection levers are located on each side of the front of each CPU module. Rotate the levers away from the center of the CPU module.

   

3. Grasp the upper corners of the CPU module and slide the module out of the CPU card cage.

4. Place the CPU module on an antistatic mat.

3.5.3 What Next

To install a CPU module, complete this task:

• "3.6 How to Install a CPU Module"