[Info-vax] rx2600 hardware question

[Stephen Hoffman]

On 2015-05-14 07:42:43 +0000, Hans Vlems said:

> I have an rx2600 system with a slightly damaged motherboard. I damaged 
> one of the small pins of the on-board connector that connects to a PCI 
> expansion box.
> About a year ago I got a spare mobo and now I've time to start planning 
> for the repair. I know, it's an old box and probably not worth much but 
> it is the only Itanium I have.
> 
> One question is about removing the processors, did they use cooling 
> paste to improve heatflow? I have the special instument to remove the 
> processors BTW.
> 
> Are ther any other hidden problems to look out for?

The fine manuals are a good starting point for your quest, if you've 
not already found and read through those.

Just the CPU-swappage section related to the immediate question...
  <http://www.istoragenetworks.com/servermanuals/zx6000_cpuupgrade.pdf>

The rx2600 Maintenance Guide, with details on swapping the CPU and 
various other giblets.
  <http://h20565.www2.hp.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-lpn04096>

Off-hand, I don't see the procedure for swapping the main board 
specifically called out anywhere.  Well, other than "swap everything", 
that is.

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