M o t h e r b o a r d
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Upgrading components
Read through all the instructions before you start. The procedure is
not difficult, but if you do not feel confident, you may wish to have
your supplier carry out the upgrade.
The processor
Remove the installed processor
1.
Observe the precautions detailed in the ‘Safety and Regulatory
Notices’ at the front of this handbook.
2.
Turn off and disconnect all peripheral devices connected to the
computer. Then turn off the computer and remove the power
cord.
3.
Remove the computer cover.
4.
Remove the heatsink support, if one is fitted, from the base as
shown in the following illustration. Then press in on the
latches to release the top bar.
A
1
2
1
2
B
A
Heatsink support
B
Processor mounting
1
Locking tab
1
Locking tab
2
Fit/remove support
2
Fit/remove processor
