Intel PCM-6896 manual Safety precautions, Removing the CPU

Safety precautions

Warning! Always completely disconnect the power cord from your chassis whenever you are working on it. Do not make connections while the power is on because

sensitive electronic components can be damaged by

the sudden rush of power. Only experienced electron-

ics personnel should open the PC chassis.

Caution! Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before touching the CPU card. Modern electronic devices are very sensitive to static electric charges. Use a grounding wrist strap at all times. Place all electronic components on a static-dissipative surface or in a static-shielded bag when they are not in the chassis.

Removing the CPU

The PCM-6896 all-in-one CPU module supports most 486 CPUs. The system's performance depends on the CPU you choose. You can install or upgrade the CPU in the board's PGA socket by following the procedures outlined below. If your system has an existing CPU, you need to remove it before installing the new CPU.

Removing a CPU

1.Disconnect power from the chassis, and unplug all connections to the CPU card. Then, remove the CPU card from the chassis by following the instructions in the user's manual for your chassis.

2.Lift the CPU out of the PGA socket. The old chip may be difficult to remove. You may find spray chip lubricant, designed for pin-grid-array (PGA) devices, and a chip puller helpful. These are available at electronics hobbyists' supply stores.