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4. Locate the socket containing the microprocessor that you want to remove from
the system board.
5. Attention: Be careful when handling the microprocessor and heat sink. If the
thermal grease between the microprocessor and heat sink will be reused, do not
contaminate it. If replacement thermal grease is provided with the replacement
part, be sure to remove all traces of existing thermal grease from the remaining
part before applying the new thermal grease. See "Thermal grease" on page 66
for instructions for removing and applying thermal grease.
Rotate the heat-sink lever to the open poosition and carfully remove the heat
sink.
6. Rotate the locking lever on the microprocessor socket from its closed and
locked position until it stops or clicks in the fully open position (approximately
135° angle).
Attention: Do not use excessive force when removing the microprocessor
form the socket.
7. Remove the microprocessor.
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