Replacing Or Adding A Processor - Gateway E3400 System Manual

Replacing or adding a processor

Your system board currently supports the Intel
i256K processor. See the Gateway Web site at www.gatewayatwork.com for
updates on processor speeds supported by your system.
Important
When replacing a processor, order a Pentium III processor upgrade kit. The
kit includes the Pentium III
electrostatic wrist strap.
To replace the processor you must perform the following tasks:
Remove the heat sink
Remove the processor
Install the new processor
Replace the heat sink
To remove the heat sink:
1
Turn off the system and disconnect the power cord, modem cord (if
installed), and all external peripheral devices.
2
Open the case (see "Opening the case" on page 19), observing the "Static
electricity precautions" on page 17.
3
Remove the heat sink by disconnecting the fan cable from the fan
connector on the system board. (See "System board" on page 8 for the
location of the fan connector.)
A heat sink must be installed on the
processor.
processor, a heat sink, and a disposable
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Pentium III
Pentium III
Replacing or adding a processor
(FC-PGA 370)
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