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b. Lift the heat sink out of the server. After removal, place the heat sink (with the thermal grease
side up) on a clean, flat surface.
Figure 244. Heat sink removal
Step 8. Open the microprocessor socket release levers and retainer.
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Figure 245. Microprocessor socket levers and retainer disengagement
a. Identify which release lever is labeled as the first release lever to open and open it.
b. Open the second release lever on the microprocessor socket.
c. Open the microprocessor retainer.
Attention: Do not touch the microprocessor contacts. Contaminants on the microprocessor
contacts, such as oil from your skin, can cause connection failures between the contacts and
the socket.
Step 9. Remove the microprocessor from the socket.
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