1.5
Upgrading the CPU
1.5.1
Removing the CPU
In case you want to replace or upgrade your CPU, you need to remove
the previously installed CPU first.
Follow these steps to remove the CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket with CPU mounted on the system board.
2. Detach the fan cable connector.
3. Pull up the socket lever. The CPU pins will be automatically
released from the socket holes.
4. Detach the CPU from the socket.
1.5.2
Installing the Upgrade CPU
Observe the ESD precautions when installing
components. See section 1.3.
Before you proceed, make sure that there is no CPU installed in the
CPU socket.
Follow these steps to install the upgrade CPU:
1. Pull up the socket lever.
2. Insert the CPU, making sure that pin 1 (indicated by a notched
corner) of the CPU connects to hole 1 of the socket.
3. Pull down the socket lever to lock the CPU into the socket.
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