2.Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.

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 100º angle.

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Retention tab

A

B

Load lever

Load plate 4

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5.Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket.

PnP cap

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Chapter 2: Hardware information