2.If there are any option cards in your way, remove them. See “Removing an Option Card” for instructions.
3.To open the socket, locate the handle at the base of the socket. (The handle rests under a plastic tab.) Press the handle down and away from the tab; then lift it upright to release the chip from the socket. The illustration under step 6 shows this handle in the released position.
4.Gently pull the processor straight up and set it aside. (Store the chip in the packaging included with your new processor, in case you need to reinstall it later.)
5.Remove the replacement processor from its package and inspect the pins. If they are bent, do not install the processor chip. Contact your vendor for a new one.
6.Position the processor over the socket, aligning the notched edge with the extra hole on the socket, as shown below.
caution
If you install the processor in the wrong orientation, you may damage it and void your warranty.
Installing and Removing Options |