
Safety precautions
Warning! Always completely disconnect the power cord from your chassis whenever you are working on it. Do not make connections while the power is on because
sensitive electronic components can be damaged by
the sudden rush of power. Only experienced electron-
ics personnel should open the PC chassis.
Caution! Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before touching the CPU card. Modern electronic devices are very sensitive to static electric charges. Use a grounding wrist strap at all times. Place all electronic components on a
Removing the CPU
The
Removing a CPU
1.Disconnect power from the chassis, and unplug all connections to the CPU card. Then, remove the CPU card from the chassis by following the instructions in the user's manual for your chassis.
2.Lift the CPU out of the PGA socket. The old chip may be difficult to remove. You may find spray chip lubricant, designed for