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Hardware options installation 50
CAUTION: Do not press down on the processor. Pressing down on the processor may cause
damage to the processor socket and the system board. Press only in the area indicated on the
processor retaining bracket.
11.
Press and hold the processor retaining bracket in place, and then close each processor locking lever.
Press only in the area indicated on the processor retaining bracket.
CAUTION: Close and hold down the processor cover socket while closing the processor locking
levers. The levers should close without resistance. Forcing the levers closed can damage the
processor and socket, requiring system board replacement.
12.
Open the heatsink retaining levers.
CAUTION: The pins on the processor socket are very fragile. Any damage to them may require
replacing the system board.
CAUTION: Failure to completely open the processor locking lever prevents the processor from
seating during installation, leading to hardware damage.
13.
Remove the heatsink cover.
CAUTION: After the cover is removed, do not touch the thermal interface media.