User's Guide

Upgrading Your System 4-9
Figure 4-6. Removing the Heatsink Clip and Heatsink
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CAUTION
When performing the remaining steps in this procedure, do
not touch the thermal tape located between the heat sink
and the processor as the tape is easily damaged.
8. Angle the screwdriver towards the heat sink as shown in Figure 4-6, and
release the heat sink clip from the tab of the ZIF socket. Remove the heat
sink and retention clip assembly.
9. Raise the ZIF socket lever to the up position. See Figure 4-7.
Figure 4-7. Removing the Processor
9. Grasp the opposite sides of the processor, apply equal upward force on each
side and rock it from side to side until it releases.
10. Place the processor into an antistatic container.