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CPU Upgrade
Adding a CPU Card
Figure 1-4 Front Bezel Removal
3. The front bezel should unhinge from the top of computer with the bottom of the bezel angled away
from the computer.
4. With the Torx driver (or flat blade screw driver) remove the CPU/Memory cover plate (Item1, Figure
1-5) by loosening the four (two top and two bottom) captive screws.
Figure 1-5 CPU/Memory Cover Plate
5. Identify CPU slot 1 and carefully reach into the computer cabinet and remove the CPU connector
dust cover, on the system board, by grasping the extended tab and pulling it out.
6. Remove the protective dust cover from the CPU card and align the CPU card into slot 1. Be sure
the air guide and card components are on the right-hand side of the card during installation.
7. Insert the CPU card until it contacts the system board connector, then press firmly to seat the card.
8. Replace the CPU/Memory cover plate and tighten the four captive mounting screws.
9. Replace the bezel by angling the top of the bezel toward the computer while slipping the top edge
under and up into the top overhang of the computer.
10. Then push the bottom of the bezel onto the computer cabinet until the mounting tabs snap into place.
At this point, refer to the Installation Verification section to determine how to ensure that the computer
has configured the new CPU(s).
