
4Remove the heat sink, see "Removing the Heat Sink" on page 64.
CAUTION: The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware that the release lever can spring up suddenly if not firmly grasped.
5Position your thumb firmly over the processor
6Rotate the processor shield upward and out of the way. See Figure
7Lift the processor out of the socket and leave the
CAUTION: Be careful not to bend any of the pins on the ZIF socket when removing the processor. Bending the pins can permanently damage the system board.
Figure 3-9. Removing and Installing a Processor
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1 | processor shield | 2 | processor |
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5 | socket key (2) | 6 | notch in processor (2) |
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