1
heat sink assembly
NOTICE:
Unless a new heat sink is required for the new processor, reuse the original heat sink assembly when you replace the processor.
7. Pull the release lever straight up until the processor is released.
1
center cover latch
3
processor
5
release lever
NOTICE:
Be careful not to bend any of the pins when you remove the processor. Bending the pins can permanently damage the processor.
8. Remove the processor from the socket.
Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor.
NOTICE:
After removing the processor, be careful not to get any thermal grease on the processor pins. Thermal grease on the pins can permanently
damage the processor.
Installing the Processor and Heat Sink
NOTICE:
Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer.
1. Follow the procedures in
Before You
NOTICE:
Be careful not to bend any of the pins when you unpack the processor. Bending the pins can permanently damage the processor.
2. Unpack the new processor, being careful not to bend any of the processor pins.
2
captive screw housings (2)
2
processor cover
4
socket
Begin.