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liftingthereleaseleveruntilitisvertical.Thenalignthepinsorlandsontheprocessor
with the holes or pins in the socket and drop it down into place. If the processor does
not seem to want to drop in all the way, remove it to check for proper alignment and
anybentpins.Whentheprocessorisfullyseatedinthesocket,pushdownthelocking
lever on the socket until it latches to secure the processor (see
Figures 19.7
and
19.8
).
Figure 19.4
Preparing to remove the cover on a typical LGA1155 processor socket.
Figure 19.5
A typical LGA1155 socket after releasing the clip and removing the protective cover.
