Intel S7000FC4UR Product Guide - Page 133

12. Install the top cover. For instructions, see "Installing the Top Cover" on page 91. Removing a Processor Note: To aid in separating the heat sink from the processor, power on the server for a few minutes. This will warm the thermal grease and prevent the processor from pulling out of the closed socket. Make sure the heat sink is cool to the touch before removing. 1. Remove the top cover. For instructions, see "Removing the Top Cover" on page 90. 2. Remove the processor air baffle. For instructions, see "Removing the Processor Air Baffle" on page 92. 3. Use a long Phillips* head screwdriver to loosen the four screws on the corners of the heat sink. 4. Gently rock the heat sink back and forth to break the seal between the heat sink and the processor. 5. Lift the heat sink from the processor. 6. Lift the release lever on the processor socket. See the following figure. Figure 73. Open Processor Socket Release Lever 7. Remove the processor from the chassis. Store it in an anti-static bag or in the original packaging. 8. Install a replacement processor or install a processor thermal blank in the processor socket. For instructions, see "Installing a Processor" on page 113 or "Installing a Processor Thermal Blank" on page 112. 9. Install the processor air baffle. For instructions, see "Installing the Processor Air Baffle" on page 94. 10. Install the top cover. For instructions, see "Installing the Top Cover" on page 91. Note: Once the processor is removed, note that the release mechanism shows the socket is open. Intel® Server System S7000FC4UR Product Guide 115