Replacing The Cpu; Removing The Cpu; Installing The Cpu - Sony VAIO VGN-A50B 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
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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.
2
CPU
1
CPU socket
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