Attention:
vDo not touch the microprocessor contact; handle the microprocessor by the edges only. Contaminants on the microprocessor contacts, such as oil from your skin, can cause connection failures between the contacts and the socket.
vHandle the microprocessor carefully. Dropping the microprocessor during installation or removal can damage the contacts.
vDo not use excessive force when you press the microprocessor into the socket.
vMake sure that the microprocessor is oriented and aligned and positioned in the socket before you try to close the lever.
3.Align the microprocessor with the socket (note the alignment mark and the position of the notches); then, carefully place the microprocessor on the socket. Close the microprocessor bracket frame.
Note: The microprocessor fits only one way on the socket.
1 | Microprocessor |
2 | Alignment marks |
3 | Notches |
4.Carefully close the microprocessor release lever to secure the microprocessor in the socket.
5.Install a heat sink on the microprocessor.
Attention: Do not touch the thermal grease 1 on the bottom of the heat sink 2 or set down the heat sink after you remove the plastic cover. Touching the thermal grease will contaminate it.
The following illustration shows the bottom surface of the heat sink.
a.Make sure that the
b.Remove the plastic protective cover from the bottom of the heat sink.
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