Removing The Cpu; Installing The Cpu - Power Computing Minitower 132 User Manual

Removing the CPU

1. Remove the chassis cover (
2. Place the unit on its side with the MLB on the bottom and the open side facing up.
3. Disconnect the CPU fan from the connector on the main logic board.
4. Remove the fan assembly by sliding the entire assembly forward until it unlocks from the support
beam. Lift the assembly out of the machine and set it aside.
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The riser arm may be removed if necessary.
5. Place both hands on either side of the CPU card and lift up. Sometimes a gentle rocking motion
from end to end (not side to side) will make it easier to remove the CPU card.
Fan assembly
Figure 9: CPU removal
CPU card

Installing the CPU

1. Hold the CPU card (contacts facing down) with one hand at each end. Notice that there is a notch in
the contact edge of the CPU card.
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CPU Removal/Installation
CPU Removal/Installation
refer to Chassis Cover Removal/Installation on page 6).
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