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H
NSTALLING
ARDWARE
2.11. Processors
Removing a Processor
WARNING!
!
The processor remains hot after the system has been powered
down. Allow sufficient time to cool before handling system com-
ponents.
Prerequisite:
Remove the processor heat sink. See Removing a Heat
Sink.
1. Carefully press down and outwards on the right processor
locking lever to release it.
Release Right Processor Locking Lever
2. Carefully press down and outwards on the left processor
locking lever, pulling it fully open.
CAUTION!
!
D
O NOT TRY TO FULLY OPEN THE LOCKING LEVERS TO PREVEN
DAMAGE TO THE SYSTEM
Release Left Processor Locking Lever
CAUTION!
!
T
HE LOCKING LEVER IS HELD UNDER CONSIDERABLE FORCE AND
MAY SPRING UP UNEXPECTEDLY
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