Steps
1. Ensure that the release lever on the processor socket is fully extended in the open position.
NOTE: The pin-1 corner of the processor has a triangle that aligns with the triangle on the pin-1 corner on the
processor socket. When the processor is properly seated, all four corners are aligned at the same height. If one or
more corners of the processor are higher than the others, the processor is not seated properly.
2. Align the notches on the processor with the tabs on the processor socket and place the processor in the processor socket.
CAUTION: Ensure that the processor-cover notch is positioned underneath the alignment post.
3. When the processor is fully seated in the socket, pivot the release-lever down and place it under the tab on the processor cover.
Next steps
1. Install the processor fan and heat-sink assembly.
2. Install the left-side cover.
3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Voltage regulator heat sink (optional)
Removing the voltage regulator heat sink
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
CAUTION:
For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heat sink. The oils in
your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.
NOTE: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before
you touch it.
NOTE: The voltage regulator heat sink is shipped as a separate unit and it does not ship along with the system board.
Ensure to replace the voltage regulator heat sink from old system board to the new system board. Voltage regulator
is required for computers that are shipped with the following processors:
• 10
th
Generation Intel Core i5-10600K
• 10
th
Generation Intel Core i5-10600KF
• 10
th
Generation Intel Core i7-10700K
• 10
th
Generation Intel Core i7-10700KF
• 10
th
Generation Intel Core i9-10900K
• 10
th
Generation Intel Core i9-10900KF
2. Remove the left-side cover.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the voltage regulator heat sink and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
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