Lenovo ThinkCentre M93/p User Manual page 87

7. Lift the small handle
Figure 65. Accessing the microprocessor
8. Carefully lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the microprocessor socket.
Figure 66. Removing the microprocessor
Notes:
• Your microprocessor and socket might look different from the one illustrated.
• Touch only the edges of the microprocessor. Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of
the microprocessor.
• Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed. The socket pins must be
kept as clean as possible.
9. Ensure that the small handle is in the raised position and the microprocessor retainer is fully open.
10. Remove the protective cover that protects the gold contacts of the new microprocessor.
1 and open the retainer 2 to access the microprocessor
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