HP ProLiant ML350p Gen8 Server Maintenance and Service Guide

Removal and replacement procedures 62
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.
2. Close the processor retaining bracket. When the processor is installed properly inside the processor
retaining bracket, the processor retaining bracket clears the flange on the front of the socket.
CAUTION: Do not press down on the processor. Pressing down on the processor may cause
damage to the processor socket and the system board. Press only in the area indicated on the
processor retaining bracket.
3. Press and hold the processor retaining bracket in place, and then close each processor locking lever.
Press only in the area indicated on the processor retaining bracket.
4. Use the alcohol swab to remove all the existing thermal grease from the heatsink. Allow the alcohol to
evaporate before continuing.
5. Apply the thermal grease to the top of the processor in the following pattern.