Replacing a Processor
Replacing a Processor
WARNING For your safety, disconnect the power cord and all external cables.
1Switch off the PC and remove the PC’s main cover. Refer to page 49.
2Lay the PC on its side.
3Remove the power supply unit to gain better access to the inside of the PC (refer to page 51).
4If the processor has an active heatsink (a heatsink with a fan), disconnect the processor fan cable from the system board.
5Unclip and remove the heatsink or heatsink/fan unit. This requires you to release it first on one side then on another.
6Raise the lever to the side of the socket to release the old processor, then lift it out.
passive heatsink (no fan)
7Install the new processor in the socket, with its corner markers facing the corner markers on the socket, then lower the lever to lock it in place.
8Fit the new heatsink or heatsink/fan unit and fasten its retention clip first on one side then on the other. The heatsink can only go on one way. If it is not positioned symmetrically over the processor, remove it and fit it the other way round.
9Reconnect the processor fan cable, if one is fitted. Refer to page 57.
10Replace the PC’s cover. Refer to page 54.
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