How do I safely remove a CPU from the motherboard?

Unplug all power cables before handling the CPU. Hold the CPU by its edges and gently place it on an antistatic pad or back in its packaging to prevent damage due to static electricity (Page 14).

From the official ASUS X570 Plus Am4 Tuf Gaming Atx Motherboard manual, page 14

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