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
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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 (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B).
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
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