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NA-550 Series User
’s Manual
18 Hardware and Installation
 Grasp the processor with thumb and index finger along the top and bottom edges.
(Do not touch the orientation notches.) The socket will have cutouts for your fingers
to fit into (see image below).
 Carefully place the processor into the socket body vertically (see image below).
Note: Tilting or roughly shifting it into place can damage socket contacts.
Caution: Do not use a vacuum pen for installation.
 Verify that package is within the socket body and properly connected to orientation
keys.
 Close the socket (see image below):
1.
Gently lower the load plate.
2. Make sure load plate's front edge slides under the shoulder screw cap as the
lever is lowered.
3. Latch the lever under the top plate's corner tab, being cautious not to damage
the motherboard with the tip of the lever.