User guide

Installing System Components 83
Figure 3-22. Installing and Removing a Processor
Replacing the Processor
1 Unpack the new processor.
2 Align the p rocessor with the socket keys on t he ZIF socket. See
Figure 3-22.
3 I nstall the processor in the socket.
NOTICE: Positioning the processor incorrectly can permanently damage the
system board or the processor when you turn it on. When placing the processor in
the socket, be careful not to bend the pins in the socket. Avoid touching the socket
pins or the pads on the processor when handling the processor or the system
board.
a
If the release lever on the processor socket is not positioned all the way
up, move it to that position.
b With the p rocessor and the socket keys aligned, set the processor
lightly in the socket.
NOTICE: Do not use force to seat the processor. When the processor is positioned
correctly, it engages easily into the socket.
c
Close the processor shield. See Figure 3-22.
1 notch in processor (2) 2 processor
3 socket-release lever 4 ZIF socket
5 processor shield 6 socket key (2)
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