Gateway 995 995 Series Server User Guide - Page 103

To replace a processor, end of the clip, then press down and rotate the handle of the tool

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Installing a processor To replace a processor: 1 Install the most current BIOS version. For instructions, see "Updating the BIOS" on page 115. 2 Follow the instructions in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 36. 3 Remove the top rear panel and the inside panel. For instructions, see "Removing the top rear panel" on page 41 and "Removing the inside panel" on page 45. 4 If you are replacing a processor: a Insert the tip of the heat sink clip extraction tool into the slot at one end of the clip, then press down and rotate the handle of the tool toward the opposite end of the clip until the clip detaches from the heat sink. b Slide the clip toward the opposite end, then pull it away from the heat sink. c Remove the remaining clip, then remove the heat sink. Important The heat sink mounting paste may harden over time and hold the heat sink securely to the processor. If removing the heat sink also pulls the processor out of the processor socket, the processor should still be undamaged. Continue with the procedure. www.gateway.com 97

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Installing a processor
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To replace a processor:
1
Install the most current BIOS version. For instructions, see
“Updating the
BIOS” on page 115
.
2
Follow the instructions in
“Preventing static electricity discharge” on
page 36
.
3
Remove the top rear panel and the inside panel. For instructions, see
“Removing the top rear panel” on page 41
and
“Removing the inside
panel” on page 45
.
4
If you are replacing a processor:
a
Insert the tip of the heat sink clip extraction tool into the slot at one
end of the clip, then press down and rotate the handle of the tool
toward the opposite end of the clip until the clip detaches from the
heat sink.
b
Slide the clip toward the opposite end, then pull it away from the heat
sink.
c
Remove the remaining clip, then remove the heat sink.
Important
The heat sink mounting paste may harden over time and
hold the heat sink securely to the processor. If removing
the heat sink also pulls the processor out of the processor
socket, the processor should still be undamaged. Continue
with the procedure.