36
Hardware Installations and Upgrades
CAUTION
The underside of the processor has components that may damage the socket pins if installed
improperly. The processor must align correctly with the socket opening before installation. Do not
drop the processor into the socket!
Figure 34. Inserting the processor
11. Remove the protective cover from the load plate and keep it in a safe place for later use.
Figure 35. Removing the protective cover from the load plate
12. Carefully lower the load plate over the processor to close it.
Figure 36. Closing the load plate
13. Latch the locking levers in reverse order compared to opening: Push down the locking lever on
the “CLOSE 1st” side (A). Slide the tip of the lever under the notch in the load plate (B). Make
sure the load plate tab engages under the socket lever when fully closed. Repeat the steps to
latch the locking lever on the other side (C).
Figure 37. Closing the locking levers
14. Attach the heat sink (see next page).
Save the
protective cover!
