NOTICE: A processor that is not properly seated can result in an intermittent connection or permanent damage to the processor and ZIF socket.
1.Align the
When the processor is correctly seated, all four corners are aligned at the same height. If one or more corners of the processor are higher than the others, the processor is not seated correctly.
NOTICE: To prevent intermittent contact between the
2.Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor to the system board.
3.Peel the backing off the thermal cooling pad and adhere the pad to the portion of the processor heat sink that covers the processor.
4.Replace the processor heat sink (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink).
5.Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover).
6.Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place.
7.Update the BIOS using the BIOS upgrade CD (see Flashing the BIOS).
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