IEI Technology IMBA-Q454-R10, User Manual

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IMBA-Q454-R10 User Manual
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Figure 4-2: Remove the CPU Socket Protective Shield
Step 2: Open the socket . Disengage the load lever by pressing the lever down and
slightly outward to clear the retention tab. Rotate the load lever to a fully open
position. Then rotate the load plate towards the opposite direction.
See
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Figure 4-3 .
Figure 4-3: Open the CPU Socket Load Plate
Step 3: Inspect the CPU socket Make sure there are no bent pins and make sure the
socket contacts are free of foreign material. If any debris is found, remove it with
compressed air.
Step 4: Orientate the CPU properly . Make sure the IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) side is
facing upward.