Removal and Replacement Procedures— Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis
7.15Processor
1.Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 7.1, “Preparation for Disassembly”).
2.Remove the computer access panel (Section 7.3, “Computer Access Panel”).
3.Remove the front bezel (Section 7.4, “Front Bezel,”).
4.Remove the heatsink (Section 7.14, “Heatsink Assembly”)
5.Rotate the socket handle to its fully open position 1.
6.Carefully lift the processor from the socket 3.
To install a new processor:
1.Insert the processor into the socket.
2.Secure the locking lever.
If reusing the existing heatsink, go to step 3.
If using a new heatsink, go to step 5.
3.If reusing the existing heatsink clean bottom of the heatsink and apply the thermal grease provided in the spares kit to the top of the processor.
4.Clean the bottom of the heatsink with the provided alcohol pad and place it atop the processor.
Go to step 6.
5.If using a new heatsink, remove the protective covering from the bottom of the heatsink and place it in position atop the processor.
6.Secure the heatsink to the system board and system board tray with the two captive screws and attach the heatsink control cable to the system board.
✎After installing a new processor onto the system board, always update the system ROM to ensure that the computer is using the latest version of the BIOS. You can find the latest system ROMPaq on the Web at: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/support/files.
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