Lenovo RD540 manual Installing the 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.

Note: The small triangle 3 on one corner of the new microprocessor is the microprocessor orientation indicator. The new microprocessor is in the correct orientation when this indicator faces the beveled corner 4 of the microprocessor socket.

Figure 70. Installing the microprocessor

11.Remove the plastic microprocessor socket cover. Store the microprocessor socket cover in the event that you later remove the microprocessor and need the socket cover to protect the pins on the socket.

Note: Do not remove the socket cover until you install a microprocessor into the socket. If you remove the microprocessor, install the socket cover or a new microprocessor immediately.

Figure 71. Removing the microprocessor socket cover

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