3. Remove the heat sink from the microprocessor:Retainer springMicroprocessorHeat sinkHeat-sink lockinglevera. Pull out and lift up on the heat-sink locking lever.b. Lift the heat sink up and out of the server.4. Remove the microprocessor:a. Pull out and lift up on the microprocessor-release lever to unlock themicroprocessor socket.b. Remove the microprocessor from the socket and discard it.5. Install the VRM. If you are replacing the microprocessor in socket 1, go to step6.a. Center the VRM over the connector. Make sure that the VRM is orientatedand aligned correctly.b. Carefully but firmly push down the VRM to seat the VRM in the connector.c. Make sure that the VRM clips on both sides of the VRM connector lock.6. Install the new microprocessor:a. Touch the static-protective package containing the new microprocessor toany unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove the microprocessorfrom the package.b. Rotate the locking lever on the microprocessor socket from its closed andlocked position until it stops or clicks in the fully open position(approximately 135° angle).Lever closedLever fullyopen40 xSeries 236 Type 8841: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
