![6.On the system board, release and pivot the locking lever, then pivot the microprocessor retainer until it is open.](/images/new-backgrounds/104480/10448049x1.webp)
6.On the system board, release and pivot the locking lever, then pivot the microprocessor retainer until it is open.
7.Loosen the protective cover 3 that protects the gold contacts on the new microprocessor 2 but do not remove it. Use the vacuum pen 1 to pick up the microprocessor then completely remove the protective cover.
8.Position the microprocessor so that the notches on the microprocessor are aligned with the tabs in the microprocessor socket.
9.Using the vacuum pen 1, lower the microprocessor straight down into the microprocessor socket.
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