Lenovo 10AB000KUS manual Accessing the microprocessor

6. Lift the small handle

1

and open the retainer

2

to access the microprocessor

3.

Figure 42. Accessing the microprocessor

7. Lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the microprocessor socket.

Figure 43. Removing the microprocessor

Notes:

•Your microprocessor and socket might look different from the one illustrated.

•Touch only the edges of the microprocessor. Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom.

•Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed. The socket pins must be kept as clean as possible.

8.Ensure that the small handle is in the raised position and the microprocessor retainer is fully open.

9.Remove the protective cover that protects the gold contacts of the new microprocessor.

10.Note the orientation of the new microprocessor. Hold the new microprocessor by its edges and align the notches 1 on it with the tabs 2 in the microprocessor socket. Then, carefully lower the new microprocessor straight down into the microprocessor socket.

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