Lenovo ThinkCentre M75q Gen 2 Hardware Maintenance Manual page 88

Notes:
• Your microprocessor sockets and socket covers might look slightly different from the illustrations in this
topic.
• Do not touch the pins on the microprocessor socket or the gold contacts on the microprocessor.
Removal steps
Note: The failing system board must be returned with a microprocessor socket cover to protect the pins
during shipping and handling.
Microprocessor socket cover installation procedure
1. After you have removed the microprocessor from the failing system board, close the microprocessor
retainer. Then, put the lever to the locked position to secure the retainer in place.
2. Note the orientation of the socket cover, and install one side of the socket cover into the microprocessor
socket. Carefully press the other side of the socket cover downward until the socket cover snaps into
position.
Note: The microprocessor socket cover might look slightly different from the illustration.
3. Carefully check the four corners of the socket cover to ensure that the cover is seated securely.
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