Installation Manual

If you do not feel comfortable with performing any of the instructions on your own, consult with
an expert.
1. Remove the side panel or lid of the system’s case
2. Remove the HSF
1. Disconnect the (Molex) power cable of the HSF from the power (connector or
header) connection on the motherboard
2. Turn the cam lever of the HSF to release and relieve force on the clips of the HSF
and motherboard HSF bracket
1. Ensure that the HSF clips are unhooked and clear from the HSF retention
frame anchors of the motherboard
3. Gently hold and twist the HSF to break the adhesion seal caused by the thermal
interface material (TIM) between the processor and HSF base
Note! Twist in a clock and anti-clockwise rotational direction, which creates a
shear force in the thermal interface. Failure to break the adhesion seal between the
HSF and the processor may result in pulling the processor out of the socket,
possibly resulting in processor and / or socket damage.
4. Gently lift the HSF up vertically away from the processor
3. Remove any thermal interface left on top of the processor
4. Leave the processor in the motherboard socket during cleaning to prevent damage to the
pins of the processor
1. Clean off the thermal interface material with a dry paper towel or tissue
2. Mop or dab when cleaning off thermal material from the processor
3. While cleaning the processor, ensure that no dried thermal material or other debris
falls onto the motherboard or around the motherboard socket. If so, wipe or brush
it off as best possible
4. Avoid using wet organic solvents or chemicals such as acetone or alcohol as these
chemicals can cause contaminants to flow into the socket. Look for any remaining
thermal interface material on the processor edge and remove the material with a
cotton bud or the folded edge of a cleaning wipe, paper towel or tissue
5. Remove the processor
1. Unlatch and lift up the securing arm on the side of the processor socket on the
motherboard to release the processor
1. Ensure that the socket retention lever is fully vertical, which allows the
processor to be fully released
2. Lift the processor up vertically by the edges
3. No force is required to lift the processor from the zero insertion force (ZIF)
socket. If unable to easily remove the processor, ensure that the socket retention
lever is fully vertical (and positioned 90° or perpendicular to the surface of the
motherboard) which allows the processor to be fully released
4. Avoid contact with any of the pins on the bottom of the processor
6. Carefully place the processor into the plastic clam shell case that is provided with the
new processor or originally included with the old processor