136 Installing System Components
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Gently lift the heat sink off of the processor and set the heat sink aside
with the thermal grease side facing up.
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.
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Position your thumb firmly over the processor 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 Figure3-23.
Figure 3-22. Installing and Removing the Heat Sink
1 heat sink 2 heat-sink retention screws (4)
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