Disassembly
2 - 14 Removing and Installing the Processor
2.Disassembly
Processor Installation Procedure
1. Insert the CPU ; pay careful attention to the pin alignment (Figure 10a), it will fit only one way (DO NOT FORCE
IT!).
2. Move the bracket and latch fully in the direction indicated to lock the CPU.
3. Apply the whole tube of thermal grease to the top of the CPU as shown (Figure 10b).
4. Remove the sticker (Figure 10c) from the heat sink unit (if it is a new unit).
5. Insert the heat sink unit
as indicated in Figure 10c.
6. Tighten the CPU heat sink screws in the order -
(the order as indicated on the label and Figure 10d).
7. Replace the CPU fan, component bay cover and tighten the screws (page 2 - 12).
b.
c. d.
C
a.
E
F
1
4
2
Note:
Tighten the screws in the order 1-2-3-4 as indicated.
3
A
B
D
C
Figure 10
Processor
Installation
a. Insert the CPU.
b. Move the latch and
bracket fully in the direc-
tion indicated to lock the
CPU. Apply thermal
grease.
c. Remove the sticker from
the heat sink unit and in-
sert the heat sink.
d. Tighten the screws.
A. CPU
F. Heat Sink
•4 Screws