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7Remove the processor cooling shroud. See "Removing the Processor Cooling Shroud" on page 96.

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.

8Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, loosen one of the two heat-sink retention screws. See Figure 3-26.

9Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the processor.

10Loosen the other heat-sink retention screw.

11Gently lift the heat sink off of the processor and set the heat sink aside.

NOTICE: The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware that the release lever can spring up suddenly if not firmly grasped.

12Position your thumb firmly over the socket-release lever and release the lever from the locked position. Rotate the lever 90 degrees upward until the processor is released from the socket. See Figure 3-27.

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