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14. For the new system board, gently press down the small handle on the microprocessor socket and
then pull the handle a little bit outward to release it from the secured position. Then, pivot the handle
upward until the handle and the microprocessor retainer are in the fully open position. Remove the
microprocessor socket cover from the new system board.
Notes:
a. Your microprocessor socket and cover might look slightly different from the illustration.
b. Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed. The socket pins must be
kept as clean as possible.
Figure100. Removing the microprocessor socket cover
15. Remove the microprocessor from the old system board and install it directly on the new system board.
See “Replacing the microprocessor” on page 157.
16. The old system board must be returned with a microprocessor socket cover to protect the pins on the
socket during shipping and handling. Use the microprocessor socket cover removed from the new
system board. To install it on the old system board, do the following:
a. Make sure that the small handle and the microprocessor retainer are in the fully open position.
Chapter 6. Installing, removing, or replacing hardware 165