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Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation
Attaching the Processor to the CPU/Heatsink Carrier
To properly install the CPU onto the CPU/heatsink carrier, please follow the steps below.
Installing the CPU onto the CPU/heatsink
1. Locate Pin 1 (Notch A), Notch B, and Notch C on the CPU and locate Pin 1 (Notch A),
Notch B, and Notch C on the CPU/heatsink carrier.
2. Align Pin 1 (Notch A), Notch B, and Notch C on the CPU with the corresponding
notches on the carrier. Once they are aligned, carefully insert the CPU into the carrier
until you hear a click. Once the CPU is properly mounted onto the carrier, the CPU/
carrier assembly is made.
A
B
C
A
B
C
A
B
C
Pin 1
Align CPU Notch B
and Clip B
Align CPU Notch C
and Clip C
Align CPU Pin 1
CPU
(Upside Down)
Package Carrier
(Upside Down)
CPU Mounted on
Package Carrier
(Upside Down)
Allow Clip B to
Latch on to CPU
Allow Clip C to
Latch on to CPU
CPU Mounted on
Package Carrier
(Rightside Up)
