1 Airflow shroud hooks (2)
2 Chassis tabs (2)
3 Airflow shroud
4 Release tabs
5 Heat sink assembly
4.Remove the metal retaining clip that secures the heat sink assembly to the microprocessor package by gently pushing down on the folded part of the retaining clip with a small screwdriver.
The retaining clip hooks over the sides of the zero insertion force (ZIF) socket.
Figure 32. Heat Sink Assembly Removal
1Retaining clip
2Heat sink assembly
3Microprocessor package
4ZIF socket
5.Remove the heat sink assembly from the microprocessor package.
NOTICE: Be careful not to bend any of the pins when you remove the microprocessor package from the ZIF socket. Bending the pins can permanently damage the microprocessor.
6.Detach and lift out the microprocessor package from the ZIF socket.
The ZIF socket has a
a.Pull the socket release lever straight out until the microprocessor package is released.
b.Remove the microprocessor package from the socket.
Leave the release lever extended so that the socket is ready for the new microprocessor.
