Remove a Processor

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Caution - Component damage. Handle processor socket pins with extreme care. Processor and socket pins are very fragile. A light touch can bend the processor socket pins and damage the board beyond repair.

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Before You Begin

• See Remove a Processor Heat Sink.

• CPU Replacement Overview Video

• Processor replacement tool model LGA2011 (color code: green) is required for this procedure.

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  Caution - Component damage. Use the correct processor replacement tool. Attempting to replace the processor using the incorrect tool could result in irreparable damage the processor or the motherboard.

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1. Unpack the processor and processor removal/insertion tool from the replacement processor packaging, as required.

   Leave the processor in the anti-static tray until it is ready to be installed.

   
   
2. Release the two processor pressure frame retaining levers on the server module motherboard [1].
   1. Disengage the processor release lever on the right side of the processor socket (viewing the server from the front) by pushing down and moving it to the side away from the processor, and then rotating the lever upward.
   2. Disengage the processor release lever on the left side of the processor socket (viewing the server from the front) by pushing down and moving it to the side away from the processor, and then rotating the lever upward.
   
   
3. Lift the processor pressure frame up to the fully open position [2].
4. Push the removal/insertion tool button [1].
   
5. Place the removal/insertion tool on top of the processor [2].

   Properly position the tool over the processor socket and lower it into place over the processor socket. Ensure that the tool and processor key corners are aligned. To properly position the tool over the processor socket, rotate the tool until the green triangle on the side of the tool is facing the front of the server and it is over the left side of the processor socket when viewing the server from the front.

6. Click the tab on the removal/insertion tool to secure the tool to the processor [3].

   Press the release lever on the tool to release the center button and engage the processor. An audible click indicates that the processor is engaged.

7. Lift the processor out of the socket while it is still attached to the removal/insertion tool [4].
8. Turn the tool upside down and verify that it contains the processor [5].
   
9. Hold the processor by its edges and press the center button on the tool to release the processor [5].
10. Carefully lift it out of the tool and place it with its circuit side down (the installed orientation) on an antistatic mat [6].
11. Carefully clean the thermal compound off the top of the processor.
12. Place the removed processor into an antistatic container.
    

Next Steps

Install a Processor