Microprocessor Installation Tool A
Figure 4. Microprocessor installation tools
Attention:
1. Do not use any tools or sharp objects to lift the release levers on the microprocessor socket. Doing so
might result in permanent damage to the system board.
2. Do not touch the contacts in the microprocessor socket. Touching these contacts might result in
permanent damage to the system board.
To install a microprocessor and heat sink, complete the following steps:
Step 1.
Remove the heat-sink filler, if one is present.
Step 2.
If you are not installing a new microprocessor and a new heat sink, remove the thermal grease from
the heat sink and microprocessor; then, apply new thermal grease before installation (see "Thermal
grease" on page 70).
Attention: Do not use any tools or sharp objects to lift the release levers on the microprocessor
socket. Doing so might result in permanent damage to the system board.
Step 3.
Open the microprocessor socket release levers and retainer:
Release lever
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