CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System Information Guide.
CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.
NOTICE: Press and hold the microprocessor down by applying slight pressure to the center of
the microprocessor while turning the cam screw to prevent intermittent contact between the cam
screw and microprocessor.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the microprocessor, hold the screwdriver so that it is
perpendicular to the microprocessor when turning the cam screw.
Use a microprocessor extraction tool to remove the microprocessor module.
Installing the Microprocessor Module
NOTICE: Ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open position before seating the
microprocessor module. Seating the microprocessor module properly in the ZIF socket does not
require force.
NOTICE: A microprocessor module that is not properly seated can result in an intermittent
connection or permanent damage to the microprocessor and ZIF socket.
Align the pin-1 corner of the microprocessor module so that it points to the triangle on
the system board, and insert the microprocessor module into the ZIF socket.
When the microprocessor module is correctly seated, all four corners are aligned at the same height. If one or more corners of the module are higher than the others, the module is not seated correctly.
NOTICE: Hold the microprocessor down while turning the cam screw to prevent intermittent
contact between the cam screw and microprocessor.
Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the
microprocessor module to the system board.
Wipe the thermal grease off of the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly with a
clean paper towel.
Squeeze all of the contents of the thermal grease packet (provided with the kit) on to
the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly.
