HP ProLiant SL390s G7 1U Half-width Server Maintenance and Service Guide

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Figure 18 Removing the processor installation tool
4. Close the processor socket retaining bracket and the processor locking lever.
CAUTION: Be sure to close the processor socket retaining bracket before closing the processor
locking lever. The lever should close without resistance. Forcing the lever closed can damage the
processor and socket, requiring system board replacement.
Figure 19 Closing the processor socket retaining bracket
CAUTION: To allow heatsink to draw as much heat as possible from the processor base, there must
be good contact between the heatsink base and the top of the processor. To ensure good contact,
you must apply thermal interface material.
To apply the thermal grease compound: