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If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended, move it to that
position.
NOTICE: Socket pins are delicate. To avoid damage, ensure that the processor is
aligned properly with the socket, and do not use excessive force when you install
the processor. Be careful not to touch or bend the pins on the system board.
NOTICE: You must position the processor correctly in the socket to avoid
permanent damage to the processor.
10
Orient the front and rear alignment notches on the processor with the
front and rear alignment notches on the socket.
11
Align the pin-1 corners of the processor and socket.
1 processor cover 2 tab
3 processor 4 processor socket
5 center cover latch 6 release lever
7 front alignment notch 8 processor pin-1 indicator
9 rear alignment notch
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