2.Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.
Retention tab
Load lever
A
PnP cap
BThis side of the socket box should face you .
To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
3.Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.
4.Lift the load plate with your
thumb and forefinger to a | B |
100º angle (A), then push |
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the PnP cap from the load |
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plate window to remove (B). | A |
| Load plate |
5.Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the
Alignment key
Gold triangle mark
ASUS | 3 |