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Figure 69. Microprocessor locking lever fully open
11. Install the heat sink:
Protective cover
Figure 70. Aligning the heat sink over the microprocessor
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c. Align the triangle icon on the microprocessor with the triangle icon on the
socket and press the microprocessor gently into the socket.
Attention:
Make sure that the microprocessor is aligned correctly before
you proceed. To avoid bending the pins on the microprocessor, do not use
excessive force when pressing it into the socket.
d. Close the locking lever to secure the microprocessor. Pressing gently on
the top of the microprocessor while closing the latch helps ensure a good
connection.
a. Remove the heat sink from its package and detach the protective cover
from the bottom of the heat sink
Attention:
Do not disturb or contaminate the heat-conducting grease on
the bottom of the new heat sink. Doing so damages its heat-conducting
capability and exposes the new microprocessor to overheating.
Captive screws
b. Align the heat sink over the microprocessor; then, carefully set it down on
top of the microprocessor.
Lever open
Heat sink
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