Service Guide

Hardware Installations and Upgrades
Intel® Workstation System SC5650SCWS Service Guide 39
Figure 28. Opening the Processor Socket Load Plate
7. Remove the processor socket protective cover: Grasp the socket protective cover by the two tabs and
carefully lift it straight up as shown in the figure
8. Save the protective cover.
Figure 29. Removing the Processor Socket Protective Cover
CAUTION
To avoid damage, DO NOT drop the cover onto the socket wires or components.
9. Take the processor out of the box and remove the protective shipping cover as shown in the figure
Figure 30. Remove Processor Protective Cover
10. Orient the processor with the socket so the processor cutouts match the two socket pins and then sit the
processor into the socket as shown in the figure