IBM 8685 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 106

Captive screws Heat sink Microprocessor Microprocessor orientation indicator VRM clip VRM 88 Microprocessor baffle Microprocessor release lever d. Center the VRM over the connector. Make sure that the VRM is oriented and aligned correctly. The bottom edge of the VRM is keyed and can be inserted only one way. e. Carefully but firmly push down the VRM to seat the VRM in the connector. Be sure that the bottom sides of the retainer clip snap into place on the sides of the connector. 6. Remove the flat, plastic cover from the empty microprocessor socket. If you are installing a microprocessor in socket 4, remove the plastic microprocessor baffle from socket 4. Store the plastic microprocessor baffle in a safe place. If you remove the microprocessor and heat sink from socket 4, you must reinstall the microprocessor baffle in that socket. 7. Install the microprocessor: a. Touch the static-protective package containing the new microprocessor to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the microprocessor from the package. b. Pull out and lift up on the microprocessor-release lever to unlock the microprocessor socket. Note: The locations of the microprocessor-release lever and microprocessor orientation indicator might vary depending on the location of the microprocessor socket. c. Center the microprocessor over the microprocessor socket. Carefully press the microprocessor into the socket. 96 xSeries 255 Type 8685: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide