HP ProLiant WS460c Gen9, Maintenance And Service Manual, Page: 67 / 102

Removal and replacement procedures 67
CAUTION: Close and hold down the processor cover socket while closing the processor
locking levers. The levers should close without resistance. Forcing the levers closed can
damage the processor and socket, requiring system board replacement.
6.
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.
7.
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.
8.
Install the processor socket cover onto the processor socket of the failed system board.
9.
Clean the old thermal grease from the heatsink with the alcohol swab. Allow the alcohol to
evaporate before continuing.
10.
Apply all the grease to the top of the processor in the following pattern to ensure even distribution.
11.
Install the heatsink (" Heatsink " on page 57 ).
12.
Install the front panel/drive cage assembly (" Front panel/drive cage assembly " on page 54 ).