Removing/Replacing The Cpu Chip - Texas Instruments Extensa 60x Series Maintenance Manual

6.5.7

Removing/Replacing the CPU Chip

The CPU chip is installed in a Zero Insertion Force type socket to facilitate removal and
replacement. To remove the CPU, refer to Figure 6-10 and use the following procedure:
1.
Power down the notebook, remove the battery packs, and disconnect the AC
Adapter, and remove the Heat Sink Assembly as described in Paragraph 6.5.7.
2.
Refer to Figure 6-10. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the opening at the
left end of the socket labeled OPEN and push toward the other end of the
socket.
3. Pull out the CPU and insert the replacement unit. Ensure that the CPU is
properly keyed before pressing it into the socket.
4. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver into the opening at the right end of the socket
labeled LOCK and push toward the opposite end to lock the socket.
Flat
Step 1- Unlock
Blade
the ZIF Connector
Screw driver
Step 2
Remove/insert
CPU
Figure 6-10 Removing/Replacing the CPU Chip
Step 3- Lock
the ZIF Connector
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