S
ERVICE
Motherboard CPUs
The CPUs are installed in Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) sockets on the motherboard. Before
removing a CPU from its socket, you must disconnect the CPU fan cable from the
motherboard and remove the CPU cooling assembly from the motherboard. The CPU
cooling assembly consists of a fan and a heatsink.
CPU fan
CPU
CPU socket
in motherboard
F
34:
IGURE
Follow standard ESD precautions when handling the motherboard and all components
(see
page
P
ROCEDURES
CPU, socket, and cooling assembly
17).
102
Mounting screw
(1 of 4)
Heatsink
Mounting hole in motherboard
(1 of 4)