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Removal and replacement procedures 66
11.
Remove the heatsink ("Heatsink" on page 57).
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor:
• Handle the processor only by the edges.
• Do not touch the bottom of the processor, especially the contact area.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the system board:
• Do not touch the processor socket contacts.
• Always install the processor socket cover after removing the processor from the socket.
• Do not tilt or slide the processor when lowering the processor into the socket.
CAUTION: Removal of the processor or heatsink renders the thermal layer between the
processor and heatsink useless. Clean the component with the provided alcohol swab, then add
thermal grease.
12. Open the processor locking lever and the processor socket retaining bracket.
13. Using the processor tool, remove the processor from the system board: