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Upgrading the CPU, To remove a CPU with heatsink
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56 3 Upgrading the system Upgrading the CPU This section includes instructions for removing and installing a CPU. To remove a CPU with heatsink Before installing a new CPU in a socket, remove first any previously installed CPU from that socket. Important: Before removing a CPU from the mainboard, make sure to create a backup file of all important data. 1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures described on page 37. 2 Locate the CPU socket on the mainboard. 3 To detach the CPU from its socket, follow the steps below: (1) Depress then lift up each of the locking levers to a 90° angle. (2) Remove the heatsink. (3) Lift the CPU locking lever until it is fully extended. (4) Gently unseat and pull the CPU from the socket.
3 Upgrading the system
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Upgrading the CPU
This section includes instructions for removing and installing a CPU.
To remove a CPU with heatsink
Before installing a new CPU in a socket, remove first any previously
installed CPU from that socket.
Important:
Before removing a CPU from the mainboard, make
sure to create a backup file of all important data.
1
Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures
described on page 37.
2
Locate the CPU socket on the mainboard.
3
To detach the CPU from its socket, follow the steps below:
(1)
Depress then lift up each of the locking levers to a 90° angle.
(2)
Remove the heatsink.
(3)
Lift the CPU locking lever until it is fully extended.
(4)
Gently unseat and pull the CPU from the socket.