FIC M295 / M296 Disassembly Instruction
DC-DC Board Disassembly
13. Removing the CPU
The M295 / M296 models feature Intel Pentium 4 SFF uFC-PGA Processors. It is located on the
upper-right side of the system motherboard.
To replace the CPU, follows the below steps.
1. Before removing the CPU, you need first to disassemble keyboard and thermal module.
2. Using a flat screw-driver, turn the socket lock to counter-clockwise direction to unlock CPU
from the socket.

Lock

To unlock CPU, use
flat screw-driver and
turn lock to counter–
clockwise direction.
To lock CPU, turn
lock to clockwise
direction. Unlock
CPU Disassembly
14. Removing the CMOS (RTC) Battery
The procedures for removing and replacing the CMOS (RTC) battery are as follows:
1. To use the IC remover to remove the power connector cable of CMOS battery.
2. After remove the power connector, life it up from the main board gently.
Connector
CMOS Battery
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