Intel has been working to reduce LGA socket damage for the industry. The socket contacts are fragile and can be easily damaged if touched.

Example of a bent contact on an LGA socket:

Intel has developed tools to provide consistent, controlled motions for inserting and removing socket covers and processors on Intel® Server Boards.

There are tools available for these socket types:

• LGA1155
• LGA1156
• LGA1356
• LGA1366 HEDT
• LGA1366 server
• LGA1567
• LGA2011

Refer to the product guide or technical product specification for your server board to identify the type of socket it uses.

Intel is working with CCI* to manufacture and distribute these tools. Contact CCI to place tool orders (even prior to tool release) using the part numbers listed below.

Order information

Tool Type Tool Image For Socket Type ... Part Number Availability Socket cover removal tool LGA1155 LGA1156 G29360 Available now LGA1366 G29361 Available now LGA2011 G29362 Available now High volume processor insertion/removal tool and stage (for factory use) LGA1155 LGA1156 Tool: G17794 Stage: G21825 Available now LGA1366 Tool: G21818 Stage: G21826 Available now LGA2011 Tool: G21829 Stage: G21827 Available now Low volume processor insertion/removal tool (for field use) LGA1155 LGA1156 Tool: G29483 Optional cover: G34436 February 2012 LGA1366 Tool: G29480 Optional cover: G34431 February 2012 LGA1567 Tool: G29481 Optional cover: G34433 Available now LGA2011 Tool: G29477 Optional cover: G34430 Available now

Training material

Please contact your Intel field representative for a DVD of these videos, and to obtain Manufacturing Advantage Service (MAS) training.

This applies to:

Intel® Server Board S1200BT Intel® Server Board S1200KP Intel® Server Board S2400EP Family Intel® Server Board S2400GP Family Intel® Server Board S2400LP Family Intel® Server Board S2400SC Family Intel® Server Board S2600GZ Intel® Server Board S2600JF Intel® Server Board S2600WP Intel® Server Board S3000AH Intel® Server Board S3000PT Intel® Server Board S3200SH Intel® Server Board S3420GP Intel® Server Board S5000PAL Intel® Server Board S5000PSL Intel® Server Board S5000VCL Intel® Server Board S5000VSA Intel® Server Board S5000XSL Intel® Server Board S5400SF Intel® Server Board S5500BC Intel® Server Board S5500HCV Intel® Server Board S5500HV Intel® Server Board S5500WB Intel® Server Board S5520HC Intel® Server Board S5520HCT Intel® Server Board S5520UR Intel® Server System H2000JF Family Intel® Server System H2000LP Family Intel® Server System H2000WP Family Intel® Server System P4000SC Family Intel® Server System P4304BT Intel® Server System R1000EP Family Intel® Server System R1304BT Intel® Server System SC5650HCBRP Intel® Workstation Board S5000XVN Intel® Workstation Board S5520SC Intel® Workstation Board WX58BP Intel® Workstation System SC5650SCWS