1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the computer cover (see
Removing the Computer Cover
).
3.
Disconnect the power cables from the POWER1 and POWER2 connectors (see
System Board Components
) on the system board.
4.
Remove the liquid cooling assembly (see
Removing the Liquid Cooling Assembly
).
5.
Push down and out on the socket release lever.
6.
Lift the socket release lever and open the processor cover.
7.
Remove the processor from the socket.
Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor.
Installing the Processor
1.
Unpack the new processor.
2.
If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended, move it to that position.
3.
Align the pin-1 corner of the processor and socket.
1
processor cover
2
processor
3
socket
4
socket release lever
NOTICE:
Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer.
NOTICE:
You must position the processor correctly in the socket to avoid permanent damage to the processor and the computer when you turn on the
computer.
1
processor cover
2
processor
3
socket
