Figure 48. Removing the heat sinkNext step1 If you are removing a faulty heat sink, replace the heat sinl, if not, remove the processor.Removing the processorPrerequisites1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions2 Follow the procedures in Before working inside your system3 Remove the air shroud.4 Remove the heat sink.Steps1 Release the socket lever by pushing the lever down and out from under the tab on the processor shield.2 Lift the lever upward to lift the processor shield.CAUTION: Do not touch the processor socket pins, they are fragile and can be permanently damaged. Be careful not tobend the pins in the processor socket when removing the processor out of the socket.3 Lift the processor from the socket.80 Disassembly and reassembly
