Removing The Processor/Heatsink Assembly - HP ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 Maintenance And Service Manual

Removal and Replacement Procedures
8. Move the processor-locking lever to the unlocked position (1).
9. Lift the processor/heatsink assembly straight up from its socket (2).
Figure 2-37: Removing the processor/heatsink assembly
Reverse steps 1 through 7 to replace a processor.
IMPORTANT: Mixing processor speeds and cache sizes is not supported.
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CAUTION: The processor is designed to fit one way into the socket. Align the three holes in
the base of the heatsink with the three positioning pins in the retaining bracket to properly seat
the processor.
CAUTION: Before closing the processor retaining bracket, be sure that the processor locking
lever is closed. Forcing the bracket shut may damage the processor or the processor socket.
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