5. Gently remove the processor from the socket.
Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor.
Installing the Processor
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. Unpack the new processor, being careful not to touch the underside of the processor.
3. If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended, move it to that position.
4. Orient the front and rear alignment-notches on the processor with the front and rear alignment- notches on the socket.
5. Align the pin-1 corners of the processor and socket.
6. Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is positioned correctly.
7. When the processor is fully seated in the socket, close the processor cover.
NOTICE: To avoid damage, ensure that the processor aligns properly with the socket, and do not use excessive force when you install the processor.