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Installing System Components

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6 Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the processor.
7 Loosen the other heat-sink retention screws.
8 Gently lift the heat sink off of the processor and set the heat sink aside

upside down (thermal grease side facing up).

Figure 3-18. Removing and Installing the Heat Sink

CAUTION:

The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware

that the release lever can spring up suddenly if not firmly grasped.

9 Position your thumb firmly over the processor socket-release lever and

release the lever from the locked position by pushing down and pulling out

from under the tab. Rotate the lever 90 degrees upward until the processor

is released from the socket. See Figure 3-19.

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heat sink retention screws (4)

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heat sink

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