1. Installing Internal Optional Devices
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Chapter 2 Preparations
3.
Remove the existing processor heatsink assembly:
(1) Wait for the heat sink to cool.
(2) Use a hexalobular driver to loosen the heat sink screws (4 PCs) in the following order (1
→
2
→
3
→
4).
Note
Contacts on the motherboard are very fragile and easily damaged. To avoid
damage to the motherboard, do not touch the processor or processor socket
contact.
(3) Lift the processor heat sink module up and remove.
(4) Turn over the heat sink module and position the contact surface of the processor at the top.
(5) Install the protective cover on the processor socket.
4.
Remove the processor from the heat sink.
(1) Locate the release slot between the processor and heat sink.
Release slot is located on the opposite side of the pin 1 mark.
(2) Insert a 1/4-inch wide flat-blade screwdriver into the release slot.
Note
To avoid damage to the processor, insert the tool between the processor and the
heatsink base. The opening in the carrier provides access to a gap between the
processor heatsink spreader and the heatsink base.
(3) To release the adhesion of the thermal grease, gently rotate the tool.
