6.Remove the auxiliary fan (retaining clip on 8500).
•To unlatch the fan, press the small button on the floor of the computer, near the left leg of the fan. Then slide the fan to the right and remove it.
Removing the auxiliary fan (retaining clip on 8500)
7.Gently lay the computer on its side on a clean stable surface.
•This makes it easier to insert the new CPU card correctly.
8.Remove the CPU card that’s in the computer now.
•Grasp the edges of the card firmly and pull the card out of the slot.
•Pull the card straight up without rocking it
Removing the CPU card
9.Reset the motherboard, by depressing the CUDA switch.
•Located directly above the CPU card slot at the back of the computer, lies the motherboard reset switch, or CUDA. it is a small red button.
Laying the computer on its side for easy access
•Depress this switch for 5 seconds with a small tool or pen point. fail- ure to complete this instruction may cause the CPU not to be recognized when boot- ed up for use.
reset button
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