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Attention:
vDo not touch the microprocessor contacts; 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.
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.
Note: The microprocessor fits only one way on the socket.
1 Microprocessor bracket frame 2 Microprocessor
3 Alignment marks
4 Microprocessor release level
e.Carefully close the microprocessor release lever to the closed position to secure the microprocessor in the socket.
3.Install the heat sink:
a.Clean the grease from the heat sink and apply new grease on the microprocessor.
b.Align the heat sink on top of the microprocessor.
c.Lower the rear flange of the
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