Figure 7. Opening The Processor Socket Handle; Figure 8. Opening The Load Plate - Intel X38ML User Manual

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Figure 7. Opening the Processor Socket Handle

9. Push the rear tab with your finger to slightly lift the front of the load plate. Raise the
load plate completely. Raise the CPU load plate. See the following figure.
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Figure 8. Opening the Load Plate

Caution: Do not touch the socket pins; they are very sensitive and easily damaged.
10. Lift the processor from the socket.
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