Removing The Installed Processor; Removing The Heatsink Support Top Bar And The Processor - Intel AL440LX Product Manual

Removing the Installed Processor

To remove the installed processor, follow these steps:
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" (see page 11).
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer.
3. Remove the computer cover.
4. Remove the motherboard from the computer chassis. Refer to " Installing and Removing the
Motherboard" on page 23.
5. Place the motherboard on a flat work surface and remove any components that block access to
the installed processor.
6. Remove the top bar of the heatsink support from the base as shown in Figure 6. Press in on the
latches (A) to release the top bar.
Figure 6. Removing the Heatsink Support Top Bar and the Processor
CAUTION
Pressing on the motherboard or components while removing the processor can cause damage. If
necessary, you can safely press on the motherboard's plastic connectors to gain leverage while
removing the processor.
7. Remove the processor by pressing in on the latches (B) and pulling the processor straight up as
shown in Figure 6. Place the processor aside.
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