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Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation
Note:
You can only install the CPU inside the socket in one direction with the handle at the
top. Make sure that it is properly inserted into the CPU socket before closing the rail frame
plate. If it doesn't close properly, do not force it as it may damage your CPU. Instead, open
the rail frame plate again, and double-check that the CPU is aligned properly.
7. Lift up the rail frame till it securely rests in upright position. Then remove the PnP cover
cap from the CPU socket below. Grip the two lift tabs marked "Remove" at the middle of
the cap and pull vertically upwards to remove the PnP cover cap.
Caution:
The exposed socket contacts are extremely vulnerable and can be damaged easily.
Do not touch or drop objects onto the contacts and be careful removing the PnP cover cap and
when placing the rail frame over the socket.
8. Gently lower the rail frame down onto the socket until the latches on the rail frame
engage with the socket housing and it rests in place. DO NOT force it into place!
Figure 3-7. Lowering the Force Frame
9. Gently lower the force frame down onto the rail frame and hold it in place until it is
seated in the Socket housing. Note that the force frame is spring loaded and has to be
held in place before it is secured.
