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Removal and replacement procedures 58
CAUTION: To prevent possible server malfunction and damage to the equipment, multiprocessor
configurations must contain processors with the same part number.
To remove a processor:
1. Power down the server (on page 27).
2. Extend or remove the server from the rack ("Remove the server from the rack" on page 28, "Extend the
server from the rack" on page 28).
3. Remove the access panel ("Access panel" on page 34).
4. Remove the PCI riser cage ("PCI riser cage" on page 44).
5. Remove the air baffle ("Air baffle" on page 49).
6. Open the processor socket retaining bracket and the processor locking lever.
7. Using the processor tool, remove the processor from the system board.