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Figure 49. Accessing the microprocessor
7. Lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the microprocessor socket.
Figure 50. Removing the microprocessor
Notes:
• Your microprocessor and socket might look different from the one illustrated.
• Touch only the edges of the microprocessor. Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom.
• Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed. The socket pins must be
kept as clean as possible.
8. Ensure that the small handle is in the raised position and the microprocessor retainer is fully open.
9. Remove the protective cover that protects the gold contacts of the new microprocessor.
10. Note the orientation of the new microprocessor. Hold the new microprocessor by its edges and align the
notches 1 on it with the tabs
microprocessor straight down into the microprocessor socket.
Note: The small triangle
indicator. The new microprocessor is in the correct orientation when this indicator faces the beveled
corner 4 of the microprocessor socket.
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2 in the microprocessor socket. Then, carefully lower the new
3 on one corner of the new microprocessor is the microprocessor orientation