Lenovo ThinkCentre M57 6086 Hardware Maintenance Manual page 108

10. Holding the microprocessor with your fingers, align the notches on the
11. Lower the microprocessor straight down into the socket.
12. To secure the microprocessor in the socket, close the microprocessor retainer
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Notes:
a. Note the orientation of the notches 1 on the microprocessor. This is
important when reinstalling the microprocessor on the system board.
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.
9. Holding the microprocessor with your fingers, remove the protective cover
2 that protects the gold contacts on the new microprocessor 1 .
microprocessor with the tabs in the microprocessor socket
and lock it into position with the small handle.