Dell PowerEdge 2970 Hardware Owner's Manual - Page 98

Figure 3-28. Installing and Removing a Processor 2 1 3 4 7 6 5 1 notch in processor (2) 4 socket-release lever 7 socket key (2) 2 processor 5 ZIF socket 3 ZIF socket shield 6 processor shield 11 Lift the processor out of the socket and leave the release lever up so that the socket is ready for the new processor. NOTICE: Be careful not to bend any of the pins on the ZIF socket when removing the processor. Bending the pins can permanently damage the system board. Installing a Processor 1 Unpack the new processor. 2 If you are installing a second processor for the first time, remove and discard the protective shield on top of the ZIF socket. See Figure 3-28. 3 Align the processor with the socket keys on the ZIF socket. See Figure 3-28. 98 Installing System Components