Replacing a processor | Processors |
ÊRemove the residual thermal paste from the underside of the heat sink.
ÊClean the underside of the heat sink using a
Figure 11: Removing the old processor
ÊRelease the socket lever by pressing it sideways, and lift it up as far as it will go (1).
ÊLift the installed processor carefully out of its socket (2).
Installing the new processor
VCAUTION!
The processor can only be installed in one direction. Note the marking on one of the corners (see diagram above). To avoid damaging the pins, do not force the processor into the socket.
Figure 12: Installing the new processor
ÊPosition the new processor above the socket, and press it carefully into the socket (1).
ÊLock the processor into place in the socket by pushing the socket lever back into its original position (2).
ÊCarefully place the heat sink onto the processor.
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