Note: You can pick up or release the microprocessor by twisting the
microprocessor installation tool handle.
11. Install the microprocessor.
a. Align the installation tool with the microprocessor socket as shown in the
following illustration.
Alignment pins
b. Twist the handle on the microprocessor tool counterclockwise to insert the
microprocessor into the socket.
Handle
Installation tool
Attention:
v Do not press the microprocessor into the socket.
v Do not touch exposed pins of the microprocessor socket.
v Make sure that the microprocessor is oriented and aligned correctly in
the socket before you try to close the microprocessor retainer.
v Do not touch the thermal material on the bottom of the heat sink or on
top of the microprocessor. Touching the thermal material will
contaminate it. If the thermal material on the microprocessor or heat
sink becomes contaminated, contact your service technician.
c. Carefully close the microprocessor retainer.
d. Rotate the locking lever on the microprocessor socket to the closed and
locked position. Make sure that the lever is secured in the locked position
by pressing the tab on the microprocessor socket.
12. Install a heat sink on the microprocessor.
Installation tool
Microprocessor
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