c.Rotate the microprocessor release latch on the microprocessor socket from the closed and locked position to the fully open position.
Attention:
v Do 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 pressing the microprocessor into the socket.
vMake sure that the microprocessor is oriented and aligned with land number 1 in the socket before you try to close the latch.
d.Align the microprocessor with the socket (note the alignment mark and the position of the notches); then, carefully place the microprocessor on the socket and close the microprocessor bracket frame.
1 Microprocessor 2 Alignment triangles 3 Notches
4 Microprocessor bracket frame
e.Carefully close the microprocessor release latch to secure the microprocessor in the socket.
9.Install the heat sink.
Attention: Do not touch the thermal grease on the bottom of the heat sink 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.
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