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7. Using the vacuum pen1, remove the microprocessor from the system board
socket by lifting it straight up and out of the socket.
Important
Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. If
you must touch the microprocessor, touch only the sides.
Notes:
a. Take notice of the orientation of the notches 1 on the microprocessor.
This is important when reinstalling the microprocessor on the system
board.
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b. Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed.
The socket pins must be kept as clean as possible.
8. Make sure that the microprocessor retainer is fully open.
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