CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically
touching a connector on the back panel of the computer.
NOTICE: Press and hold the processor down by applying slight pressure to the center of the processor while
turning the cam screw to prevent intermittent contact between the cam screw and processor.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the processor
when turning the cam screw.
NOTICE: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins
on the processor module.
To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw
counterclockwise until it comes to the cam stop.
The ZIF-socket cam screw secures the processor to the system board. Take note of the arrow on the ZIF-socket cam screw.
1
ZIF-socket
2
ZIF-socket cam screw
3
pin-1 corner of processor
Use a processor extraction tool to remove the processor module.
Installing the Processor Module
NOTICE: Ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open position before seating the processor module. Seating the
processor module properly in the ZIF socket does not require force.
NOTICE: A processor module that is not properly seated can result in an intermittent connection or permanent
damage to the processor and ZIF socket.
Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module so that it points to the triangle on the ZIF socket, and
insert the processor module into the ZIF socket.
When the processor 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 processor down while turning the cam screw to prevent intermittent contact between the cam
screw and processor.
Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor module to the
system board.
NOTE: If a new microprocessor is installed, you will receive one of the following: a new thermal-cooling assembly which will include an affixed thermal pad, or a new thermal pad along with a tech sheet to illustrate proper installation.
