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Figure 194. Open CPU socket
a.
Identify which release lever is labeled as the first release lever to open and open it.
b.
Open the second release lever on the microprocessor socket.
c.
Open the microprocessor retainer.
Attention: Do not touch the microprocessor contacts. Contaminants on the microprocessor
contacts, such as oil from your skin, can cause connection failures between the contacts
and the socket.
Step 6.
Install the microprocessor on the microprocessor installation tool:
Note: If you are replacing a microprocessor, use the empty installation tool that comes with the
new microprocessor to remove the microprocessor.
a.
Select the empty installation tool and ensure that the handle is in the open position. If the
installation tool handle is not in the open position, use the following instructions for your
installation tool:
• If using Installation Tool A, twist the microprocessor installation tool handle counterclockwise
to the open position.
Microprocessor
release levers
1
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