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2. Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. Remove the plastic protective cover. Do
not touch the CPU socket contacts.
3. Locate the triangle on the CPU and CPU socket, which indicates the location of Pin 1.
Holding the CPU by the edges with your thumb and index finger, align the triangle on
the CPU with the triangle on the socket. The CPU keys (the semi-circle cutouts) may
also be aligned against the socket keys as a guide.
4. Carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket. Do not drop the CPU on the
socket, or move it horizontally or vertically to avoid damaging the CPU or socket.
Inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed.
Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation
CPU / Socket Keys
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