Independent Loading Mechanism (ILM)

Figure 4-3. Shoulder Screw

Cap

6-32 thread

Shoulder

4.2Assembly of ILM to a Motherboard

The ILM design allows a bottoms up assembly of the components to the board. See Figure 4-4for step by step assembly sequence.

1.Place the back plate in a fixture. The motherboard is aligned with the fixture.

2.Install the shoulder screw in the single hole near Pin 1 of the socket. Torque to a minimum and recommended 8 inch-pounds, but not to exceed 10 inch-pounds.

3.Align and place the ILM assembly over the socket.

4.Install two (2) 6-32 fasteners. Torque to a minimum and recommended 8 inch- pounds, but not to exceed 10 inch-pounds.

The thread length of the shoulder screw accommodates a nominal board thicknesses of 0.062”.

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Thermal/Mechanical Specifications and Design Guidelines