Asus P5N73-CM - Manual (Page 18)

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
To prevent damage to the socket
pins, do not remove the PnP cap
unless you are installing a CPU.
2. Press the load lever with your thumb
(A), then move it to the left (B) until it is
released from the retention tab.
4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and
forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then
push the PnP cap from the load plate
window to remove (4B).
3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the
arrow to a 135º angle.
5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring
that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left
corner of the socket then fit the socket
alignment key into the CPU notch.
A
B
Load.lever
Retention.tab
Load.plate
PnP.cap
4A
4B
3
Gold.
triangle.
mark
Alignment.key
CPU.notch