Removing and Replacing Parts 4-25Real-Time Clock ChipFigure 4-26. RTC Chip RemovalTo remove the RTC chip, follow these steps:1. If possible, enter the SCSISelect utility, system setup program, and sys-tem configuration utility. Make printed copies or record theinformation in these programs/utilities about how the computer isconfigured.See Chapter 3, “Installing and Configuring SCSI Drivers,” Chapter 4,“Using the System Setup Program,” and Chapter 5, “Using the System Con-figuration Utility,” in the User’s Guide for instructions.2. Turn off the computer and all peripherals.3. Remove the left computer cover.4. Remove the support panel and the primary microprocessor module.5. Cut the cable tie that secures the chip to the system board.NOTE: The cable tie binding the chip to the system board was necessary forshipping purposes. You will not need to replace the tie after replacing theRTC chip.6. Remove the RTC chip.Remove the RTC chip from its socket with an IC removal tool.WARNING: If the system has been running, any installed micro-processor and heat sink on the modules will be hot. To avoid thepossibility of a burn, be careful when removing or installing systemboard components that are located near the microprocessors.WARNING: Replace the RTC chip only with the same or equivalenttype recommended by the equipment manufacturer to avoid the dan-ger of explosion. Discard the RTC chip according to themanufacturer’s instructions.RTCsocketRTC chipnotchpin-1corners
