HP ProLiant DL160 Gen9 Maintenance And Service Manual page 46

Open each of the processor locking levers in the order indicated, and then open the processor
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retaining bracket.
CAUTION: THE PINS ON THE SYSTEM BOARD ARE VERY FRAGILE AND EASILY DAMAGED. To
avoid damage to the system board, do not touch the processor or the processor socket contacts.
Remove the processor from the processor retaining bracket.
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CAUTION: THE PINS ON THE SYSTEM BOARD ARE VERY FRAGILE AND EASILY DAMAGED. To
avoid damage to the system board, do not touch the processor or the processor socket contacts.
To replace the component:
Clean the old thermal grease from the heatsink with the alcohol swab. Allow the alcohol to evaporate
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before continuing.
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