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Upgrading CPU

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3.5. Upgrading CPU Remove CPU Remark: Please follow the pre-installation instructions to guard against static electricity while installing or removing any system parts. To remove the CPU from the motherboard: 1. Find the CPU on the motherboard 2. Disjoin the connectors attached to the fan and the heat sink. 3. Remove the fan and the heat sink. 4. Unlock the socket lever to release the CPU. 5. Gently pull the CPU from the socket. 6. Install and upgrade CPU 15

Section	Page
FCC notice	3
1.System Tour	6
1.1 Front panel	6
1.2 Rear panel	6
1.3 System Features	7
Performance	7
Multimedia	7
Connectivity	7
1.4 System peripherals	7
Mouse	8
Keyboard	8
Speakers	8
1.5 System upgrade	9
Open the computer	9
Set up new components	9
2. Setting up your computer	10
2.1. Necessary to know before Setup	10
Select location	10
Open package	11
2.2. Connecting the peripherals	11
2.3. Starting your computer	12
Shutting down your computer	12
3. Upgrading your computer	13
3.1 Installation Precautions	13
Reminder for guarding against static electricity	13
ESD Guard	13
Pre-installation Instructions	13
Post-installation Instructions	14
3.2 Opening your Computer	14
Remove the side panel	14
Replace the side panel	14
3.2. Replacing the HDD	14
Upgrade the HDD	14
3.3. Installing PCI cards	14
Install PCI card	15
Remove PCI card	15
3.4. Installing additional memory	15
Install DDR DIMM	15
Remove DDR DIMM	15
To reconfigure your computer	15
3.5. Upgrading CPU	16
Remove CPU	16
Install and upgrade CPU	17
4. Troubleshooting	18
5. Taking Care of your computer	20
5.1 Important tips	20
5.2 Cleaning and servicing	20
To clean your computer and keyboard	20
To clean your pointing device	20
To clean your optical mouse	21
To clean your monitor	21
5.3 When to contact a service technician	21