Acer R500 User Manual
4 Upgrading your system
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Removing and installing the CPU
The Intel Tualatin
processor comes in a FC-PGA (Flip-Chip Pin Grid
Array) 370-pin package. The FC-PGA package is designed for the new
breed of sleek, high performance, small form factor PCs.
breed of sleek, high performance, small form factor PCs.
The mainboard supports an Intel
Tualatin
processor running at 1/133
to 1.26/133 MHz, and future generations of Pentium CPUs.
Caution:
Always observe the ESD precautions when installing or
Removing the CPU
Follow these steps to remove a CPU:
1
Remove the system cover. See page 37 for more detailed
instructions.
instructions.
2
Locate the CPU socket on your mainboard.
3
Disconnect the 3-pin and 2-pin heatsink cables from the
mainboard.
mainboard.
4
Release the heatsink metal bracket by pressing the hook (1).
Unhook one side of the heatsink metal bracket (2) and gently lift it
before removing the other side (3).
Unhook one side of the heatsink metal bracket (2) and gently lift it
before removing the other side (3).
5
Gently press the socket lever down to release the lever and then
pull it up to a 90° angle (5). Carefully remove the CPU (6).
pull it up to a 90° angle (5). Carefully remove the CPU (6).
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