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Figure 183. Microprocessor socket levers and retainer disengagement
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5. Open the microprocessor socket release levers and retainer:
a. Identify which release lever is labeled as the first release lever to open and
open it.
b. Open the second release lever on the microprocessor socket.
c. Open the microprocessor retainer.
Attention: Do not touch the connectors on the microprocessor and the
microprocessor socket.
6. Install the microprocessor in the microprocessor socket:
a. Open the packaging that contains the new microprocessor installation tool
assembly and carefully remove the installation tool assembly from the
package. The microprocessor is preinstalled on the installation tool.
Note: Do not touch the microprocessor contacts. Contaminants on the
microprocessor contacts, such as oil from your skin, can cause connection
failures between the contacts and the socket.
b. Align the installation tool with the microprocessor socket. The installation
tool rests flush on the socket only if properly aligned.
Microprocessor
release lever
Microprocessor
release lever