Lenovo F0BD, Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Step 12. Holding the sides of the microprocessor with your fingers, remove the protective cover 1 that
protects the gold contacts on the new microprocessor. 2
Step 13. Holding the sides of the microprocessor with your fingers, position the microprocessor so that the
notches on the microprocessor are aligned with the tabs in the microprocessor socket.
Important: To avoid damaging the microprocessor contacts, keep the microprocessor completely level
while installing it into the socket.
Step 14. Lower the microprocessor straight down into its socket on the motherboard.
Step 15. To secure the microprocessor in the socket, close the microprocessor retainer and lock it into
position with the small handle.
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