Acer G320 Series manual Removing the CPU, Installing the CPU

34 3 System upgrade

5 Place the HSFD assembly upside down on a flat surface.

Note: Wipe off the thermal grease from both the HSFD assembly and CPU using an alcohol pad.

Removing the CPU

1Push the socket retainer lever handle down and away from the socket to release it (1).

2Pull the lever to a fully open, upright position (2).

3Lift the load plate (3).

4Pull out the CPU from the socket (4).

Installing the CPU

The mainboard has a 775-pin processor socket that support Intel Pentium D, Pentium 4, or Celeron D processors.

1Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions described on page 25.

2Locate the CPU socket on the mainboard.

3Push the socket retainer lever handle down and away from the socket, then pull the lever to a fully open, upright position.

4Lift the load plate.