Asus Z8PE-D18 - Manual (Page 29)

ASUS Z8PE-D18 2-11
To prevent damage to the socket
pins, do not remove the PnP cap
unless you are installing a CPU.
2. Press the load lever with your
thumb (A), then move it to the left
(B) until it is released from the
retention tab.
B
A
Load lever
Retention tab
3. Lift the load lever in the direction of
the arrow to a 135º angle.
4. Lift the load plate with your thumb
and forefinger to a 100º angle.
Load plate
4
3
5. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU
socket.
PnP cap