IBM 3301690, User Manual

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3301690 CPU Card
Figure 4-3: Open the CPU Socket Load Plate
Step 3: Inspect the CPU and the socket . Make sure that the pins on the CPU are not
bent. Also make sure socket contacts are free of foreign material. If you see any
debris in the socket remove it using compressed air.
Step 4: Insert the 775-pin CPU . To insert the CPU refer to Figure 4-4 and follow the five
steps below.
1. Hold the CPU by the LGA edges marked by back lines.
2. Orient the CPU with the IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) side facing upward.
3. Locate pin 1 and the two orientation notches on the CPU.
4. Carefully match the two orientation notches on the CPU with the alignment
keys of the socket.
5. Carefully place the CPU into the socket with a gentle and vertical motion.
Figure 4-4: Insert the CPU
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