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A+ Test Prep Tutorials |
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Removing the Processor |
- Follow the instructions in caution and guidelines.
- Open the cover.
- Lay the computer on its side so that the system board is on the bottom of the inside of the computer.
- Disconnect the cooling fan power cable from the FANREAR connector on the motherboard.
- Disconnect the CPU fan from the FANCPU connector on the motherboard.
- Disconnect the power cable from the POWER12V connector on the motherboard.
- Lift up the airflow shroud.
- Remove the heat sink as shown.
- On the retention base, locate the tab opposite the power supply. Press on the retention base tab until the heat sink pops up slightly.
- Press out on the second retention tab while lifting the heat sink up and out of the retention base.
- Push down and out on the socket release lever.
- Open the processor cover.
- To remove the processor from the socket, lift the processor vertically in one motion.
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