v Do not press the microprocessor into the socket.
v Make sure that the microprocessor is oriented and aligned correctly in
the socket before you close the microprocessor bracket frame.
Installation
tool
Microprocessor
Handle
h. Remove the microprocessor installation tool.
i. If a microprocessor socket cover is installed over the microprocessor bracket
frame, remove it and store the socket dust cover in a safe place.
j. Carefully close the microprocessor release levers to the closed position to
secure the microprocessor in the socket. Make sure that you close the
release lever on the left first; then, close the release lever on the right
9. Install the heat sink that came with the microprocessor:
a. Remove the plastic protective cover from the bottom of the heat sink.
Attention: Do not touch the thermal grease on the bottom of the heat
sink after you remove the plastic cover. Touching the thermal grease will
contaminate it. See “Thermal grease” on page 101 for more information.
b. Align the heat sink on the top of the microprocessor with the thermal
grease side down.
c. Align the captive screws on the heat sink with the holes on the heat-sink
retention module.
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