Install a replacement processor as follows.
6.
Align the white triangle (or notch) on the corner of the processor with the
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corresponding white triangle on the system board.
Carefully align the processor pins with the socket pin holes and set the processor into
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the socket.
— If aligned correctly and the pins aren't bent, the processor seats in the socket
— If the processor does not seat, check the processor alignment and check for bent
Pivot the lock lever down and press it in towards the socket until it locks in place.
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Install a replacement heat sink as follows and in accordance with the procedures contained
7.
in the heat sink kit.
system board, or both. Ensure that the replacement processor has the correct heat sink (refer to
the documentation that comes with the kit).
Additional installation information can be obtained from NECC (see Section 8, "NECC Information
Services" for information on contacting NECC).
If the kit includes a thermal pad or thermal grease, center the pad or thermal grease on
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top of the processor.
Align the heat sink and retention clip with the processor and set it down on the
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processor (see the figure "Releasing the Processor" for alignment).
Attach the heat sink retention clip by hooking the small end of the clip over the socket tab.
8.
Press the clip's release lever down and over the tab on the opposite side of the socket until
the lever locks in place.
Plug the CPU fan power cable into the CPU FAN connector on the system board.
9.
Reinstall the system board and support plate assembly in the system.
10.
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without forcing.
pins.
Using the wrong heat sink or no heat sink can damage the processor,