Replacing the processor

Your system board currently supports the Intel Celeron and Pentium III (FC-PGA 370) processors. See the Gateway Web site at www.gateway.com for updates on processor speeds supported by your system.

When replacing a processor, order a processor upgrade kit. The kit includes the processor and a heat sink..

Warning It is critical that a heat sink be installed on the processor to provide sufficient cooling.

To replace the processor:

1Turn off the computer, disconnect the power cord, and disconnect the modem cord, if your computer has a modem.

2Open the case by following the instructions on page 19, observing the static electricity precautions on page 17.

3Remove the heat sink:

aDisconnect the fan cable from the fan connector on the system board. (See “System board” on page 7 for the location of the fan connector.)

bThe heat sink is attached to the processor socket by a metal clip. Unhook the clip from the tab on the processor socket by pressing down on the clip and then pulling out on the clip.

Metal clip

Tabs

Replacing the processor

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