Captivescrews5. If necessary, remove the microprocessor air baffle from between socket 1 andsocket 2.6. If you are installing a microprocessor in microprocessor socket 2 and itcontains a heat-sink blank, remove the heat-sink blank and store it for futureuse.7. Remove the protective cover, tape, or label from the surface of themicroprocessor socket, if any is present.Lever closedLever fullyopen8. Lift the microprocessor-release lever to the fully open position (approximately135° angle).9. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new microprocessor toany unpainted metal surface on the outside of the server; then, remove themicroprocessor from the package.Attention: To avoid bending the pins on the microprocessor, do not useexcessive force when you press it into the socket.10. Position the microprocessor over the microprocessor socket and carefullypress the microprocessor into the socket.Chapter 2. Installing optional devices 53
