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Attention:
v Do not touch the microprocessor contacts; handle the microprocessor by
the edges only. Contaminants on the microprocessor contacts, such as oil
from your skin, can cause connection failures between the contacts and
the socket.
v Handle the microprocessor carefully. Dropping the microprocessor during
installation or removal can damage the contacts.
v Do not use excessive force when you press the microprocessor into the
socket.
v Make sure that the microprocessor is oriented and aligned and positioned
in the socket before you try to close the lever.
Microprocessor
Microprocessor retainer
d. If there is a plastic protective cover on the bottom of the microprocessor,
carefully remove it.
Protective
cover
Microprocessor
e. Locate the microprocessor installation tool that comes with the new
microprocessor.
f. Twist the handle of the installation tool counterclockwise so that it is in the
open position.
g. Align the triangle alignment mark on the microprocessor installation tool with
the triangle alignment mark on the microprocessor, then place the
microprocessor on the underside of the tool so that the tool can grasp the
microprocessor correctly onto the bottom of the installation tool.
h. Twist the handle of the installation tool clockwise to secure the
microprocessor in the tool.
Note: You can pick up or release the microprocessor by twisting the
microprocessor installation tool handle.
Alignment marks
Microprocessor
socket
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