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Installing the Microprocessor, Installing the Heat Sink

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When the chip is fully seated in the socket, pivot the microprocessor-socket release lever back toward the socket until it snaps into place, securing the chip. clip heat sink pin-1 corners of chip and socket aligned Figure 6-12. Installing the Microprocessor Chip 9. Unpack the heat sink included in your upgrade kit. Peel the release liner from the adhesive tape that is attached to the bottom of the heat sink. 10. Place the heat sink on top of the microprocessor chip (see Figure 6-13). microprocessor chip microprocessor socket Figure 6-13. Installing the Heat Sink 11. Replace the heat sink securing clip. Orient the clip as shown in Figure 6-13, and hook the unfolded end of the clip over the tab on the top edge of the socket. Then press down on the folded end of the clip to snap the clip over the tab on the bottom edge of the socket. Installing System Board Options 6-9

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Installing System Board Options
6-9
When the chip is fully seated in the socket, pivot the
microprocessor-socket release lever back toward the
socket until it snaps into place, securing the chip.
Figure 6-12.
Installing the Microprocessor
Chip
9.
Unpack the heat sink included in your upgrade
kit.
Peel the release liner from the adhesive tape that is
attached to the bottom of the heat sink.
10.
Place the heat sink on top of the microprocessor
chip (see Figure 6-13).
Figure 6-13.
Installing the Heat Sink
11.
Replace the heat sink securing clip.
Orient the clip as shown in Figure 6-13, and hook the
unfolded end of the clip over the tab on the top edge
of the socket. Then press down on the folded end of
the clip to snap the clip over the tab on the bottom
edge of the socket.
pin-1 corners of
chip and socket
aligned
heat sink
microprocessor
chip
microprocessor socket
clip