Owners Manual

5. unlock icon
2. To remove the processor:
a. Release the open first socket-lever near the unlock icon by pushing the lever down and out from under the tab.
b. Similarly, release the close first socket-release lever near the lock icon by pushing the lever down and out from under
the tab. Rotate the lever 90 degrees upward.
c. Lower the open first socket-release lever to lift the processor shield.
Figure 34. Removing and installing a processor
1.
close first socket-release lever 2. pin-1 indicator of processor
3. processor 4. slot (4)
5. processor shield 6. open first socket-release lever
7. socket 8. socket keys (4)
d. Hold the tab on the processor shield and rotate the processor shield upward until the open first socket-release lever lifts
up.
CAUTION:
The socket pins are fragile and can be permanently damaged. Be careful not to bend the pins in
the socket when removing the processor out of the socket.
e. Lift the processor out of the socket and leave the open first socket-release lever up.
NOTE:
If you are permanently removing the processor, you must install a socket protective cap in the vacant socket
to protect the socket pins and keep the socket free of dust.
NOTE: After removing the processor, place it in an anti-static container for reuse, return, or temporary storage. Do
not touch the bottom of the processor. Touch only the side edges of the processor.
64 Installing and removing system components