Processor installation and removal tool

A method for lifting a processor, the method comprising:

• aligning a tool with a processor using at least one alignment guide;
• and
• operating an actuating mechanism of the tool to lift the processor by rotating a cam plate of the tool,
• wherein the tool comprises:
• the actuating mechanism including the cam plate;
• at least one gripper member operatively coupled to the cam plate;
• and
• a carriage for supporting the at least one gripper member,
• wherein the carriage includes the at least one alignment guide,
• wherein the at least one gripper member is actuatable by the cam plate,
• wherein rotation of the cam plate causes the at least one gripper member to move between a first position and a second position,
• wherein when the at least one gripper member is in the first position, the tool is able to accept a processor for holding thereof, and
• wherein when the at least one gripper member is in the second position, the tool securely holds the processor therein.

A method for placing a processor, the method comprising:

• aligning a tool above a desired placement position using at least one alignment guide, the tool gripping a processor;
• descending the tool to the desired placement position;
• and
• operating an actuating mechanism of the tool to release the processor by rotating a cam plate of the tool,
• wherein the tool comprises:
• the actuating mechanism including the cam plate;
• at least one gripper member operatively coupled to the cam plate;
• and
• a carriage for supporting the at least one gripper member,
• wherein the carriage includes the at least one alignment guide,
• wherein the at least one gripper member is actuatable by the cam plate,
• wherein rotation of the cam plate causes the at least one gripper member to move between a first position and a second position,
• wherein when the at least one gripper member is in the first position, the tool is able to accept a processor for holding thereof, and
• wherein when the at least one gripper member is in the second position, the tool securely holds the processor therein.

A system comprising:

• a processor;
• and
• a tool holding the processor in a carriage, the tool comprising:
• an actuating mechanism including a handle operatively coupled to a cam plate;
• at least one gripper member operatively coupled to the cam plate;
• and
• the carriage for supporting the at least one gripper member,
• wherein the carnage includes at least one alignment guide for aligning the carriage to a socket,
• wherein the at least one gripper member is actuatable by the cam plate,
• wherein rotation of the cam plate causes the at least one gripper member to move between a first position and a second position,
• wherein when the at least one gripper member is in the first position, the tool releases the processor, and
• wherein when the at least one gripper member is in the second position, the tool securely holds the processor therein.