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Hardware Replacement Guide
7. Loosen the black cover 3 that protects the gold contacts on the
microprocessor 2 , but do not remove it. Use the vacuum pen 1 to pick up
the new microprocessor then completely remove the black cover. Place the
black cover on the old microprocessor.
8. Position the microprocessor so that the notches on the microprocessor are
aligned with the tabs in the microprocessor socket.
Important
To avoid damaging the microprocessor contacts, do not tilt the
microprocessor when installing it into the socket.
9. Use the vacuum pen 1 to lower the microprocessor straight down into the
system board socket.