Asus ESC4000 G3 Series User Manual page 34

4. Press down the right load lever with your thumb (D), move it to the left until it is
released from retention tab (E), then gently lift the load lever (F).
5. Push the left load lever to slightly lift the
load plate (G).
Do not insert the load lever into the
retention tab.
6. Hold the edge then gently lift the load
plate (H).
7. Get the CPU.
8. Align and position the CPU over the
socket ensuring that the triangle mark on
the CPU matches the triangle mark on
the socket box.
9. Install the CPU into the slot.
The CPU fits in only one correct
orientation. DO NOT force the CPU
into the socket to prevent bending the
CPU pins on the socket.
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edge of the Load plate
Triangle mark
Chapter 2: Hardware setup
Load plate