Is cpu replacing on same motherboard safe?

Vellix

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I have pentium g3260 and i wanna upgrade to i5 4460,but i am scared a bit to replace it beacuse it needs to be done on the same motherboard.I heard its safe but waht should i do while switching it(what should i take care of to not break socket)