Removing Processors
To remove processors:
1. Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this document.
2. Remove both heat sink clips as follows:
a. Press down the tab of the clip until the end of clip is free. (Figure 18).
b. Slide the clip to the left to disengage it from the center tab on the retention module and
remove the clip.
c. release the other end of the clip.
3. Lift the heat sink straight out of the retention module.
4. Raise the locking bar on the socket.
5. Remove the processor from the socket.
Installing and Removing Components
Figure 18. Removing a Processor
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