Replacing Microprocessor 1 And Fan Sink - IBM IntelliStation A Pro 6217 Service Manual

12. Rotate the release lever on the microprocessor socket from its closed and
Figure 25. Opening the microprocessor-release lever
13. Pull the microprocessor out of the socket.

Replacing microprocessor 1 and fan sink

Before you begin, obtain the following items:
v A Phillips-head screwdriver
v A flat-blade screwdriver or a nut driver
To install a microprocessor and fan sink, complete the following steps.
Important: When installing a microprocessor make sure that the orientation
indicator on the microprocessor is aligned with the orientation indicator on the
microprocessor socket.
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locked position until it stops or clicks in the fully open position (90°).
Attention: Make sure that the release lever on the microprocessor socket is
in the fully open position before you remove the microprocessor from the
socket. Failure to do so might result in permanent damage to the
microprocessor, microprocessor socket, and system board or microprocessor
board.
1. Lift the microprocessor-release lever (see Figure 25) to the fully open position
(90°).
Attention: You must make sure that the release lever on the microprocessor
socket is in the fully open position before you insert the microprocessor in the
socket. Failure to do so might result in permanent damage to the
microprocessor and microprocessor socket.
2. Install the new microprocessor:
a. Touch the static-protective package containing the new microprocessor to
any unpainted metal surface on the computer; then, remove the
microprocessor from the package.
b. Position the microprocessor over the microprocessor socket as shown in
Figure 26 on page 113. Carefully press the microprocessor into the socket.
Attention: To avoid bending the pins on the microprocessor, do not use
excessive force when pressing it into the socket.
Lever open