Replacing The Cpu; Removing The Cpu; Installing The Cpu - Sony VAIO VGN-A230 Service Manual

5-2. Replacing the CPU

1. Removing the CPU

1 Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the notch as shown in the
illustration and rotate it so that the protrusion comes to the
lock release position.
2 Pull the CPU gently upward to lift it out of the CPU socket.
1
Lock position
Lock release position
1
CPU
2
CPU socket
5-2

2. Installing the CPU

1 Align the triangle reference mark of the CPU with that of the CPU socket and
insert all the pins of the CPU to the corresponding holes of the CPU socket.
2 While pressing the two positions marked by a, insert the flat head (-) screwdriver
into the specified position and rotate the screwdriver to the LOCK position.
2
Lock release position
Reference
marks
Lock position
NOTE:
Rotate a flat-blade screwdriver to the lock position securely. If not, the operation of the
CPU may become unstable.
VGN-A230/A230B/A230P/A240/A240B/A240P/A250/A260/A270/A270B/A270P/A290 (AM)
2
CPU
1
CPU socket
Confidential
VGN-A215M/A215Z/A217M/A295HP/A297XP (EU)
VGN-A29GP/A29SP (AO)