a Release the socket lever by pushing the lever down and out from under the tab on the processor shield [1].b Lift the lever upward, and lift the processor shield [2].CAUTION: The processor socket pins are fragile and can be permanently damaged. Be careful not to bendthe pins in the processor socket when removing the processor out of the socket.c Lift the processor out of the socket [3].CAUTION: After removing the processor, place it in an antistatic bag for reuse, return, or temporary storage.Do not touch the pins of the processor to avoid damage to the processor contacts. Touch only the sideedges of the processor.Installing processor1 Align the processor with the socket keys on the connector.CAUTION: Do not use force to seat the processor. When the processor is positioned correctly, it engages easily into thesocket2 Align the pin-1 indicator of the processor with the triangle on the socket.3 Place the processor on the socket such that the slots on the processor align with the socket keys.4 Close the processor shield by sliding it under the retention screw.5 Lower the socket lever and push it under the tab to lock it.6 Install the:a heat sinkb system board shieldc back coverd optical drivee stand7 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.System boardRemoving system board1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.2 Remove the:a standb optical drivec back coverd hard drivee system board shieldf coin cell batteryg SSD cardRemoving and installing components 27