HP ProLiant ML30 Gen10 Plus Maintenance And Service Manual page 117

CAUTION: CAUTION:
The processor load plate and locking lever should close without resistance. Forcing to close these parts can damage the
processor and the socket. This damage might require replacing the system board.
7. Close the processor load plate (callout 1), and then engage the processor locking lever (callout 2).
8. Apply new thermal grease to the processor in the pattern shown in the following image to ensure even distribution. Use the full
contents of the thermal grease syringe.
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