Owners Manual

Installing System Components 133
Figure 3-21. Installing and Removing a Heat Sink
WARNING: The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware
that the release lever can spring up suddenly if not firmly grasped.
10 Position your thumb firmly over the processor socket-release lever and
release the lever from the locked position. Rotate the lever 90 degrees
upwards. See Figure 3-22.
11 Rotate the processor shield upwards and out of the way. See Figure 3-22.
CAUTION: Be careful not to bend any of the pins on the ZIF socket when removing
the processor. Bending the pins can permanently damage the system board.
12 Lift the processor out of the socket and leave the release lever up so that
the socket is ready for the new processor.
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