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NOTICE: The processor and heat sink can become extremely hot. Be sure the processor has had
sufficient time to cool before handling.
2
Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud."
3
Pushing down with one hand on the securing clip’s rubber-coated tab, use the other hand to
slide the latch on the securing clip away from the heat-sink post to release the securing clip.
See Figure 6-14.
4
Remove the securing clip.
NOTICE: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to remove the processor. The
heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.
5
Repeat step 3 and step 4 to remove the other securing clip.
NOTE: When removing the heat sink, the possibility exists that the processor might adhere to the
heat sink and be removed from the socket. It is recommended that you remove the heat sink while
the processor is still warm.
6
Remove the heat sink.
a
Gently rotate the heat sink side-to-side before lifting the heat sink from the processor.
b
If the processor is removed from the socket with the heat sink, twist or slide the processor
off of the heat sink. Do not pry the processor off of the heat sink.
c
Set the heat sink upside down so as not to contaminate the thermal grease.
7
Pull the socket-release lever straight up until the processor is released from the socket. See
Figure 6-15.
8
Lift the processor out of the socket and leave the release lever up so that the socket is ready
for the new processor.
NOTICE: Be careful not to bend any of the pins when removing the processor. Bending the pins can
permanently damage the processor.
9
Unpack the new processor.
If any of the pins on the processor appear bent, see "Getting Help."
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