Lenovo ideacentre 310 Series Hardware Maintenance Manual page 52

Step 8. Press the small handle downward to release it from the retainer, and then open the retainer to
access the microprocessor.
Step 9. Lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the microprocessor socket.
Note:
a. Your microprocessor and socket might look different from the one illustrated.
b. Touch only the edges of the microprocessor. Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom.
c. Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed. The socket pins
must be kept as clean as possible.
Step 10. Ensure that the small handle is in the raised position and the microprocessor retainer is fully open.
Step 11. Remove the protective cover that protects the gold contacts of the new microprocessor.
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