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Installing System Components 81
5
Press down on the processor socket release lever, then pull the release lever upward to the fully open
position. See Figure 3-23.
6
Open the processor cover. See Figure 3-23.
7
Lift the processor vertically out of the socket. Leave the processor cover and release lever in the open
position so that the socket is ready for the new processor. See Figure 3-23.
Figure 3-23. Removing/Replacing the Processor
Installing a Processor
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the
components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for
complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic
discharge.
1
Unpack the new processor and heat sink, if provided.
2
Ensure that the processor socket release lever is in the fully open position.
3
Align the pin 1 corners of the processor and socket. See Figure 3-23.
1 processor socket release
lever
2 processor cover 3 pin-1 locators
4 processor socket 5 processor
3
2
4
1
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