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CAUTION: Do not use force to seat the processor. When the processor is positioned
correctly, it engages easily into the socket.
d. Close the processor shield.
e. Lower the close first socket-release lever near the lock icon and push it under the tab to lock
it..
f. Similarly, lower the open first socket-release lever near the unlock icon and push it under the
tab to lock it.
8. To install the heat sink:
a. If applicable, remove the existing thermal grease from the heat sink using a clean lint-free cloth.
b. Apply thermal grease on the top of the processor. Use the thermal-grease syringe included with
your processor kit.
CAUTION: Applying too much thermal grease can result in excess grease coming in
contact with and contaminating the processor socket.
Figure 38. Applying thermal grease on the top of the processor
1. processor 2. thermal grease
3. thermal-grease syringe
NOTE: The thermal-grease is intended for one-time use only. Dispose of the syringe after
you use it.
c. Place the heat sink onto the processor.
d. Tighten the four screws to secure the heat sink to the system board.
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