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Handle
Installation tool
Figure 82. Installation tool handle adjustment
h.
Close the microprocessor bracket frame.
i.
Carefully close the microprocessor release lever to the closed position to secure the
microprocessor in the socket.
Step 7.
Install the heat sink:
a.
Remove the plastic protective cover from the bottom of the heat sink.
b.
Align the heat sink on top of the microprocessor with the thermal grease side down.
Attention: Do not touch the thermal grease on the bottom of the heat sink after you remove
the plastic cover. Touching the thermal grease will contaminate it. See
page 99
for more information.
Figure 83. Thermal grease
c.
Lower the rear flange of the heat sink into the opening in the retainer bracket and press down
firmly on the front of the heat sink until it is seated securely.
Figure 84. Heat sink installation
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"Thermal grease" on
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