NOTICE: Ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open position before seating the processor. Seating the processor properly in the ZIF socket does not require force.
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 new thermal cooling pads in the kit and adhere the pads to the portions of the processor heat sink that cover the central processor unit and the graphic processor unit.
NOTE: If the processor, thermal fan, or system board is replaced, use the thermal cooling pads provided in the kit on the processor heat sink to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved. Do not reuse the old thermal cooling pads.
4.Replace the processor heat sink (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink).
5.Replace the rear caps (see Replacing the Rear Caps).
6.Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover).
7.Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place.
8.Update the BIOS using a BIOS upgrade CD (see Flashing the BIOS).
