Maintenance and Service Guide: 8200 Elite Series Convertible Minitower, 8200 Elite Series Microtower, 8200 Elite Series Convertible Small Form Factor, 8200 Elite Series Convertible Ultra-slim Desktop, 6200 Pro Series Microtower

8. Carefully lift the processor from the socket (3).
CAUTION: Do NOT handle the pins in the processor socket. These pins are very fragile and
handling them could cause irreparable damage. Once pins are damaged it may be necessary to
replace the system board.
The heat sink must be installed within 24 hours of installing the processor to prevent damage to
the processor’s solder connections.
Figure 8-36 Removing the processor
To install a new processor:
1. Place the processor in its socket and close the retainer. Make sure the slot in the processor fits
into the post on the socket.
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