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c. Rotate the microprocessor release latch on the microprocessor socket from
the closed and locked position to the fully open position.
Attention:
v Do not touch the microprocessor contact; handle the microprocessor by
the edges only. Contaminants on the microprocessor contacts, such as
oil from your skin, can cause connection failures between the contacts
and the socket.
v Handle the microprocessor carefully. Dropping the microprocessor during
installation or removal can damage the contacts.
v Do not use excessive force when pressing the microprocessor into the
socket.
v Make sure that the microprocessor is oriented and aligned with land
number 1 in the socket before you try to close the latch.
d. Align the microprocessor with the socket (note the alignment mark and the
position of the notches); then, carefully place the microprocessor on the
socket and close the microprocessor bracket frame.
1 Microprocessor
2 Alignment triangles
3 Notches
4 Microprocessor bracket frame
e. Carefully close the microprocessor release latch to secure the
microprocessor in the socket.
9. Install the heat sink.
Attention: Do not touch the thermal grease on the bottom of the heat sink or
set down the heat sink after you remove the plastic cover. Touching the
thermal grease will contaminate it.
The following illustration shows the bottom surface of the heat sink.
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