Gateway 995 User Manual page 103

To replace a processor:
1
Install the most current BIOS version. For instructions, see
BIOS" on page
2
Follow the instructions in
page 36.
3
Remove the top rear panel and the inside panel. For instructions, see
"Removing the top rear panel" on page 41
panel" on page
4
If you are replacing a processor:
a
Insert the tip of the heat sink clip extraction tool into the slot at one
end of the clip, then press down and rotate the handle of the tool
toward the opposite end of the clip until the clip detaches from the
heat sink.
b
Slide the clip toward the opposite end, then pull it away from the heat
sink.
c
Remove the remaining clip, then remove the heat sink.
Important
115.
"Preventing static electricity discharge" on
45.
The heat sink mounting paste may harden over time and
hold the heat sink securely to the processor. If removing
the heat sink also pulls the processor out of the processor
socket, the processor should still be undamaged. Continue
with the procedure.
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Installing a processor
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