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Figure 3-28. Installing and Removing the Heat Sink
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7Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the processor.
8Open the other heat sink retention lever.
9If the heat sink has not separated from the processor, carefully rotate the heat sink in a clockwise, then counterclockwise direction until it releases from the processor. Do not pry the heat sink from the processor.
10Lift the heat sink off of the processor and set the heat sink aside.
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12Rotate the processor shield upward and out of the way.
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