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Replacing the CPU and heat sink assembly

About replacing the CPU and heat sink assembly  Top

Replacing the CPU and heat sink assembly consists of the following procedures:

Removing the CPU and heat sink assembly  Top

To remove the CPU and heat sink assembly, complete the following steps.

Caution
The CPU and heat sink assembly can get extremely hot during system operation. Be sure the assembly has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.

Step

Action

1

Open the filer cover on the right side of the F85 by following Steps 1 through 11 of the procedure described in Opening the F85.

2

Remove the cooling shroud by following Steps 2 and 3 of the procedure described in Removing the cooling shroud.

3

Using one hand, push apart the latches on either side of the guide bracket about 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) to disengage the microprocessor connector from the socket.

4

Using a rocking motion, pull the COU and heat sink assembly away from the guide bracket assembly.

Installing the CPU and heat sink assembly  Top

To install the CPU and heat sink assembly, complete the following steps.

Step

Action

1

Using one hand, push apart the latches on either side of the guide bracket about 1/4 inch (6.3 mm).

2

Slide the CPU and heat sink assembly into the guide bracket from which you removed the defective CPU and heat sink assembly.

3

Using a rocking motion, firmly seat the CPU and heat sink assembly until the tabs on the guide bracket snap into place over the ends of the heat sink.

4

Reinstall the cooling shroud.

Follow the procedure in Reinstalling the cooling shroud.

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