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3. Position the CPU above the
socket such that its marked
corner matches the base of the
socket lever.
4. Carefully insert the CPU into the
socket until it fits in place.
The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU
into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!
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2.3.2 Installing the CPU
Follow these steps to install a CPU.
1. Locate the
478-pin ZIF
socket on the
motherboard.
2. Unlock the socket by pressing the
lever sideways, then lift it up to a
90°-100° angle.
Make sure that the socket
lever is lifted up to 90°-100°
angle, otherwise the CPU
does not fit in completely.
Socket Lever
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