Installing Additional Components
Installing Processors and Memory
Chapter 3
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WARNING Voltages and hazardous energy can be present at various locations within
the server whenever a power source is connected. This hazard is present
even when the power switch is in the off position.
Ensure that the system is powered down and all power sources have been
disconnected from the server prior to performing the following procedures.
Failure to observe this warning could result in personal injury or damage
to equipment.
Step 2. Turn off the system. Disconnect all external cables.
Step 3. If desired, remove the server from the rack and place it on an ESD-protected work surface. Refer to
“Remove the Server from a Rack” on page 16.
Step 4. Remove the chassis top cover. Refer to “Removing the Top Cover” on page 25.
CAUTION Observe all ESD safety precautions while performing processor removal. Failure to
follow ESD safety precautions could result in damage to the server.
Step 5. Remove the processor airflow guide. (See Figure 3-15).
Figure 3-15Processor Airflow Guide
Step 6. Unplug the CPU power module cable.
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