FIC M295 User Manual

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Installation and Upgrade 
2.3.2  CPU Upgrade Procedure 
The M295 / M296 features Intel Pentium 4 SFF Processors. It is located on the middle-right 
side of the system motherboard. 
 
How to Access the CPU Socket 
To install or replace the CPU, follow the steps below: 
 
1.  Turn off the system and remove both AC adapter and the battery pack from the notebook 
unit. 
 
2.  Remove keyboard cover by gently bending it and sliding it towards in front of you. 
 
 
Keyboard Cover 
Bend Up 
 
Figure 2-6 
Remove keyboard cover 
 
3.  Release keyboard cable by sliding the ZIF connector towards upward direction. 
 
 
Release 
Keyboard latch 
towards upward
 
Figure 2-7 
Release Keyboard Latch 
 
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