Before You Begin
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This procedure requires a Phillips screwdriver and an anti-static wrist strap.
The tool is used to remove and install the CPU in the socket. The top side of the replacement tool has a button in the center and a tab on one side. Pressing down on the button opens the tool. Pressing the tab releases the button and closes the tool.
This action opens the tool.
On one corner of the tool there is a label with a downward pointing triangle. Likewise, the CPU is marked with a triangle on one of its corners. This is a key that aids in correctly positioning the tool and the CPU with the CPU socket. The tool and the CPU are correctly positioned with the socket when all of the triangles are aligned.
The CPU is not yet secured in the tool.
This action is accompanied by a click sound as the tool closes and grabs the CPU. The CPU should now be secured in the tool.
When the CPU is secured in the tool, there is no side-to-side movement of the CPU within the tool.
This positions the tool with the topside facing upward.
When the CPU is correctly positioned, there is no side-to-side movement of the CPU within the socket.
This action is accompanied by a click sound as the tool opens and releases the CPU.
![]() | Caution - Equipment Damage. Once the processor sits evenly in the socket, do not move it or push on it. |
The right side lever must be closed first.
Do not spread the thermal compound. The pressure applied during the heatsink installation performs this action.
Once the heatsink is in contact with the CPU, avoid extra movement of the heatsink.
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