Owners Manual

Installing the processor

NOTE: Ensure pin-1 indicator of the processor is aligned with the pin-1 indicator on the system board.

1. Place the processor on the socket such that the slots on the processor align with the socket keys [1].

2. Close the processor shield by sliding it under the retention screw [2].

3. Lower the socket lever and push it under the tab to lock it [3].

4. Use the thermal grease syringe included with the processor kit. Apply the grease in a spiral design on top of the processor [4].

CAUTION: Applying too much thermal grease can result in excessive grease coming in contact with and

contaminating the processor socket.

NOTE: The thermal-grease is intended for one-time use only. Dispose of the syringe after you use it.

5. Install the:

a) Heat sink

b) Air duct

c) Top cover

6. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Intrusion switch

Removing intrusion switch

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the:

a) Top cover

3. To remove the intrusion switch:

a) Disconnect the intrusion switch cable from the connector on the system board [1].

b) Pull the intrusion switch release tab, and lift it away from the system [2].

Removing and installing components