3.Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow until the load plate is completely lifted.
Load plate
4.Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket by lifting the tab only.
PnP cap
Cap tab
5.Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment keys into the CPU notches.
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!
CPU notches
Gold triangle mark
Alignment keys
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