Press down on the folded part of the clip with a small screwdriver to release
the clip (see Figure 4-23).
heat sink
release lever
Figure 4-23. Microprocessor Securing Clip
3. Remove the heat sink.
The thermal interface pad is bonded to the heat sink and will remain
attached to the old heat sink.
Push outward and then upward on the microprocessor release lever to
4.
rotate the lever to its fully vertical position (see Figure 4-24).
CAUTION: Be careful not to bend any of the pins when removing
the microprocessor chip from its socket. Bending the pins can per-
manently damage the microprocessor chip.
(press here to
release clip)
microprocessor
microprocessor
securing clip
hooks over tabs
on socket
(front and back)
microprocessor
socket
Removing and Replacing Parts
4-23