Apple Xserve Intel (Late 2006) DIY Procedure for Thermal Grease Kit - Manual (Page 5)

Xserve (Late 2006) Thermal Grease Kit Instructions 5
Using the Thermal Grease Kit
Important: Before re-installing each processor heat sink, you will need to clean off any existing
thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink, using an alcohol wipe from the kit. You must
then clean the top of the processor that sits below the heat sink and apply new thermal grease.
Steps 1–9 below explain how to clean the processor and apply the grease.
Release the latch on the metal processor holder for the processor.
Rotate the top of the holder to the open position.
Carefully lift the processor out of the holder.
Important: When removing or installing a processor, always hold the processor by the edges.
Be extremely careful not to touch the gold pins on the bottom of the processor, as this type
of connector is very sensitive to contamination. Also be careful not to touch the gold pins in
the processor socket on the logic board.
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