Replacing The Processor - Gateway E-1400 System Manual

Replacing the processor

Your system board currently supports the Intel Celeron processor. See the
Gateway Web site at www.gateway.com for updates on processor speeds
supported by your system.
When replacing a processor, order a processor upgrade kit. The kit includes
the processor and a heat sink.
Warning
To replace the processor:
1
Turn off the computer, disconnect the power cord, modem cord (if
installed), and all external peripheral devices.
2
Open the case by following the instructions on page 17, observing the
static electricity precautions on page 15.
3
Remove the heat sink:
a
The heat sink is attached to the processor socket by a metal clip.
Unhook the clip from the tab on the processor socket by inserting
a slotted screwdriver into the upper opening on the metal clip,
pushing downward on the blade to allow the clip to clear the tab,
then prying outward on the clip.
b
Remove the clip when unhooked from the processor socket.
It is critical that a heat sink be installed on the processor
to provide sufficient cooling.
Metal clip
Tab
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