2.2.3 Removing the Processor
First, remove the motherboard from the chassis. To remove the pro-
cessor from the motherboard, follow these steps (the reverse of the
installation procedure).
1. Disconnect the fan power cable from the motherboard. (We rec-
ommend that you leave the cable connected to the processor.)
2. Slide the clips on the supports backward to release the pegs in the
motherboard. Push the latches on the processor toward the center
of the processor until they click into place.
3. Lift one end of the processor until it is freed from Slot 1. Lift the
other end of the processor until it is freed from Slot 1. Lift the
entire processor (with the fan or heatsink supports attached) until
it is free from the retention mechanism.
4. Remove the heatsink support pegs from the motherboard and dis-
card them. With one hand, squeeze together the two halves of the
peg on the bottom side of the motherboard. With the other hand,
pull the peg out of the hole in the motherboard. Do not reuse the
pegs.
M
When handling the processor, avoid placing direct pressure
on the label area of the fan.
M
When removing the processor, avoid pressing down on the
motherboard or components. Instead, press down on plastic
connectors.
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