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(3) Lift the heat sink from the processor.
Caution! If it does not pull up easily, twist the heat sink again. Do not force the heat sink from the processor. Doing so could damage the processor.
(4) Place the heat sink upside down on a flat surface.
Note: Wipe off the thermal grease from both the heat sink and processor using an alcohol pad.
5Pull the CPU socket retainer lever handle down and away from the socket to release it.
6Lift the load plate.
7Pull out the CPU from the socket, then store it in an
8If installing a replacement processor, see “To install a CPU”.
9Observe the