NEC POWERMATE 2000, Service And Reference Manual

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Disassembly and Reassembly 3-19
Removing the Processor and Heat Sink
A – Lock Lever (under heat sink) D – CPU Fan Screws (2)
B – Socket Tab (1 of 2) E – CPU Fan
C – Heat Sink F – Retention Clip
6.
Remove the processor as follows.
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Pull out on the processor socket lock lever just enough to release the
lever from the socket, then pivot the lever up to release the processor.
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Carefully lift up on the processor and remove it from the socket. Store
the processor in a static free bag.
7.
Install a replacement processor as follows.
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Align the white triangle on the corner of the processor with the
corresponding white triangle on the socket.
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Carefully align the processor pins with the socket pin holes and set the
processor into the socket.
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If aligned correctly and the pins aren’t bent, the processor seats in
the socket without forcing.
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If the processor does not seat, check the processor alignment and
check for bent pins.
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Pivot the lock lever down and press it in towards the socket until it locks
in place.