Oracle X7-8 Service Manual page 176

Identify and Remove a Faulty Processor
d. Remove the processor carrier with processor from the heatsink by prying or
pinching the plastic latch tabs that attach the processor to the heatsink.
Note -
acts as an adhesive. Do not allow the thermal grease to contaminate the work space or other
components.
If you plan on reusing either the heatsink or processor, use an alcohol pad to
7.
clean the thermal grease on the underside of the heatsink and on the top of the
processor.
Caution -
contamination of the processor socket or other components. Also, be careful not to get the
grease on your fingers, as this could result in contamination of components.
Related Information
"Install a Processor" on page 177
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A thin layer of thermal grease separates the heatsink and the processor. This grease
Failure to clean thermal grease from the heatsink could result in the accidental