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Chapter 2: Installation
5. Do not rub the CPU against the surface or against any pins of the socket to avoid
damaging the CPU or the socket.)
6. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that
the CPU is properly installed.
7. Use your thumb to gently push the load lever down to the lever lock.
8.
Close the load plate with the CPU inside the socket. Lock the "Close 1st" lever first,
then lock the "Open 1st" lever second. Gently push the load levers down to the lever
locks.
CPU properly
installed
Load lever locked
into place
Attention!
You can only install the CPU inside the socket in one direction. Make sure that
it is properly inserted into the CPU 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 aligned properly.