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Step 1 - Unscrew CPU hold-down frame in 3-2-1 order
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Step 3- Remove CPU from protruding tab, and then by the sides of the plastic CPU frame
Be careful NOT to touch bottom CPU contacts, and to not drop CPU and damage exposed Motherboard CPU pins
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Done.
DO NOT leave Motherboard CPU pins exposed too long, as dust/debris will cause improper contact- this could cause system to not POST (power on) and would be a critically failed system that would require System RMA. System RMA is typically 3-5 weeks depending on shipping and part availibility.
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If you are preparing the motherboard for shipment, use a CPU tray cover. It is always included in motherboard boxes pre-installed on the motherboard.
Bent pins + Installing CPU = pressed down bent CPU pins that can no longer be repaired
Bent Motherboard CPU pin example
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