HP x4000 Accessory Installation Manual page 48

Installing Accessories
Processor
8. Remove the two heatsink clips by pressing the release lever on the
Figure 2-21 Removing a Processor
9. Remove the thermal interface material from the heatsink and discard
10. Open the Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) lever, located at the side of the
11. Store the processor in an anti-static bag (such as the one provided
12. If you are permanently removing a second processor, you must update
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clips. Then lift off the heatsink. There is a thermal interface material
between the heatsink and the processor. This may cause the processor
to stick to the heatsink.
Step 8
it. You can leave any residue that remains on the heatsink. This does
not impair the heat transfer.
processor socket, until it is in the vertical position (depending on the
socket design, the handle may need to go past vertical), then carefully
lift out the processor. To avoid bending the processor pins, keep the
processor perfectly flat when removing it.
with the replacement processor).
your operating system (see page 49). You should also store the
heatsink and clips in a safe place.
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