Lenovo RD540 manual Removing the microprocessor socket cover

21.Remove the plastic microprocessor socket cover(s) from the new system board. Then, close the small handles and microprocessor retainer on each of the microprocessor socket.

Note: Do not remove the socket cover(s) until you have installed microprocessor(s) into the socket(s).

Figure 122. Removing the microprocessor socket cover

22.Install the heat sink(s) that are removed from the old system board to the new system board. See “Installing or replacing a heat sink” on page 104.

23.The old system board must be returned with the microprocessor socket cover(s) to protect the pins on the socket(s) during shipping and handling. Use the microprocessor socket cover(s) removed from the new system board. To install them on the old system board, do the following:

a.Pivot the microprocessor retainer on each of the microprocessor socket downward to close the retainer.

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