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6. Lift the small handle 1 and open the retainer 2 to access the microprocessor 3 .
Figure42. Accessing the microprocessor
7. Lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the microprocessor socket.
Figure43. Removing the microprocessor
Notes:
• Your microprocessor and socket might look different from the one illustrated.
• Touch only the edges of the microprocessor. Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom.
• Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed. The socket pins must be
kept as clean as possible.
8. Ensure that the small handle is in the raised position and the microprocessor retainer is fully open.
9. Remove the protective cover that protects the gold contacts of the new microprocessor.
10. Note the orientation of the new microprocessor. Hold the new microprocessor by its edges and align
the notches 1 on it with the tabs 2 in the microprocessor socket. Then, carefully lower the new
microprocessor straight down into the microprocessor socket.
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