3. Lift the load plate (Figure 7, A). Do not touch the socket contacts (Figure 7, B).
4. Remove the plastic protective socket cover from the load plate (see Figure 8). Do
not discard the protective socket cover. Always replace the socket cover if the
processor is removed from the socket.
Figure 8. Remove the Protective Socket Cover
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
Figure 7. Lift the Load Plate
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