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Replacing a Processor

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Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware Replacing a Processor WARNING For your safety, disconnect the power cord and all external cables. 1 Switch off the PC, disconnect the power cord and remove the PC's cover (refer to page 9). 2 Lay the PC on its side for easy access to the processor. 3 Disconnect the processor fan cable from the system board. 4 Unclip and remove the heatsink/fan unit. This requires you to release it by pushing down on the clip with a screwdriver, then pulling the clip outwards to release it. Caution Take care not to damage any internal components when using a screwdriver to release the heatsink/fan unit. 5 Raise the lever to the side of the socket to release the old processor, then lift it out. 6 Install the new processor in the socket, with its corner markers facing the corner markers on the socket, then lower the lever to lock it in place. 7 Fit the new heatsink/fan unit and fasten its retention clip first on one side then on the other. 8 Reconnect the processor fan cable. 9 Replace the PC's cover (refer to page 11) and reconnect the power cord. 14

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Upgrading and Replacing PC Hardware
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Replacing a Processor
WARNING
For your safety, disconnect the power cord and all external cables.
1
Switch off the PC, disconnect the power cord and remove the PC’s cover (refer to page 9).
2
Lay the PC on its side for easy access to the processor.
3
Disconnect the processor fan cable from the system board.
4
Unclip and remove the heatsink/fan unit. This requires you to release it by pushing down on the clip
with a screwdriver, then pulling the clip outwards to release it.
Caution
Take care not to damage any internal components when using a screwdriver to release the heatsink/fan unit.
5
Raise the lever to the side of the socket to release the old processor, then lift it out.
6
Install the new processor in the socket, with its corner markers facing the corner markers on the
socket, then lower the lever to lock it in place.
7
Fit the new heatsink/fan unit and fasten its retention clip first on one side then on the other.
8
Reconnect the processor fan cable.
9
Replace the PC’s cover (refer to page 11) and reconnect the power cord.