Removal and Replacement Procedures

2.Slide the processor lever to the left 1 and then swing it up and forward 2 until it is vertical (Figure 5-14).

3.Lift the outside edges of the processor straight up to remove it from the system board 3.

When replacing the processor, make sure the processor is seated in the processor socket with the gold triangle in the rear left corner 4.

If there is any thermal pad residue on the processor 5, use a plastic straight edge tool (such as a credit card) to remove it. Refer to Section 5.10, “Heat Sink,” for instructions on replacing the thermal pad on the heat sink.

Figure 5–14: Removing the Processor

ÄCAUTION: Do not use any metal tools when removing thermal pad residue from the heat sink or processor. Failure to follow this caution can result in damage to these components and system failure.

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