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Replacing the Processor
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. Lift the release lever to the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor.
3. Unpack the new processor.
4. If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended, move it to that position.
5. Orient the front and rear alignment notches on the processor with the front and rear alignment notches on the socket.
6. Align the pin-1 corners of the processor and socket.
7. Place the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is positioned correctly.
8. When the processor is fully seated in the socket, close the processor cover.
Ensure that the tab on the processor cover is positioned underneath the center cover latch on the socket.
9. Pivot the socket release lever back towards the socket, and snap it into place to secure the processor.
10. Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink.
CAUTION: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface or the computer stand.
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processor cover
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processor
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processor socket
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center cover latch
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release lever
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front alignment notch
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processor pin-1 indicator
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rear alignment notch
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tab
CAUTION: Socket pins are delicate. To avoid damage, ensure that the processor is aligned properly with the socket, and do not use excessive
force when you install the processor. Be careful not to touch or bend the pins on the system board.
CAUTION: You must position the processor correctly in the socket to avoid permanent damage to the processor.
CAUTION: Ensure that you apply new thermal grease. New thermal grease is critical for ensuring adequate thermal bonding, which is a
requirement for optimal processor operation.