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2. Pivot the release lever fully and ensure that the processor cover remains raised.
3. Orient the two alignment notches on the processor with the two alignment notches on the socket.
4. Align the pin-1 corners of the processor and socket, and set the processor lightly in the socket, ensuring that the processor is positioned correctly.
5. Press the processor lightly into the socket until it is fully seated.
6. Lower the processor cover.
7. Pivot the release lever back towards the socket, and secure it underneath the retention hook.
8. Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink.
9. Apply new thermal grease to the top of the processor.
10. Replace the processor heat sink/fan assembly (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink/Fan Assembly).
11. Follow the procedure in After Working on Your Computer.
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NOTICE: 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.
1
tab
2
processor cover
3
processor
4
processor socket
5
retention latch
6
release lever
7
processor pin-1 indicator
8
alignment notch
9
retention hook
10
alignment notch
NOTICE: To avoid damage, ensure that the processor aligns properly with the socket, and do not use excessive force when you press the processor
into the socket.
NOTE: Ensure that the tab on the cover is positioned such that it will be underneath the retention latch when the release lever is rotated and secured
underneath the retention hook.
NOTICE: 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.
NOTICE: Ensure that the heat sink/fan assembly is correctly seated and secure.