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Hardware Installation
Step 3. Removing the CPU Chip
1.
Remove the Heatsink Retaining Clip: If your CPU has a heatsink
similar to the illustration below, it is most likely secured with a
retaining clip. Before removing the CPU chip from its socket, you
must first unlatch the retaining clip by pressing down on the retaining
clip tab (See Figure 4) and releasing the latch. Try not to touch the
motherboard or any other components near the socket. With the
retaining clip completely removed from the heatsink, you are ready
to remove the CPU chip.
Note: The retaining clip is not needed for the TurboChip
2.
Unlock the Socket: Socket 7 and Socket 5 ZIF (zero insertion force)
sockets use a side bar lever to lock and unlock the socket. Unlatch
the side lever and lift upward to unlock the processor chip.
3.
Once the socket is in the unlocked position, remove the CPU by
grasping the sides of the chip with your fingers.
Note: you may use the TurboChip's protective foam packaging to store
your original CPU chip.
Retaining Clip
Tab
Latch
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TurboChip
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Figure 4: Removing the CPU Chip
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