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Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation
CPU properly
installed
Load lever locked
into place
4. Carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket. Do not drop the CPU on the
socket, or move it horizontally or vertically to avoid damaging the CPU or socket.
Inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed.
5. Close the load plate, then gently push down the load lever into its locking position.
Note:
You can only install the CPU in one direction. Make sure it is properly inserted
into the socket before closing the load plate. If it doesn't close properly, do not force
it as it may damage your CPU. Instead, open the load plate again and double-check
that the CPU is properly aligned.