Processor installation progress depends on the type of processor and the configuration of the motherboard. The main thing is to observe the principle of compatibility, as well as elementary accuracy.
Instructions
Step 1
Begin the installation process by opening the system unit and removing the motherboard by unscrewing all the necessary mounting screws.
Step 2
Examine the motherboard model, visually remember how the processor is installed in a particular case. If the task is to replace the old stone with a new one, then before performing this replacement, investigate the possibility of an upgrade. The motherboard must support the processor type. In order to find out this information, you can go to the manufacturer's official website and read what configuration is possible.
Step 3
Download the motherboard manual from the manufacturer's website and study it. Most motherboard models provide for the installation of a processor along with a cooling system, which includes a heatsink and cooler. This design has a system of latches and keys that will prevent incorrect installation of the processor.
Step 4
Remove the old processor, and then remove the remnants of the old thermal paste from the contact surface. It is necessary to act carefully so as not to damage the place of contact. Next, you should lubricate the contact surface with thermal grease on which the processor will be installed. The paste should be very thin. Do not use metal objects when applying the composition, use a soft plate made of rubber or plastic, wood.
Step 5
If a new processor is purchased, then the manufacturer has already initially applied a layer of thermal interface on it, which should act as thermal paste. However, it is best to remove this layer and apply thermal paste instead. The contact surfaces are not perfectly flat and the thermal grease fills these micro-voids and improves adhesion and contact.
Step 6
Lift the latch levers to a vertical position and align the processor and slot keys. When installing, the pins should match perfectly. You should not force the processor into the socket, if everything is done correctly, then the latches will easily close and the processor will be firmly installed on the motherboard. In this case, the cooler will have a slight backlash, allowing the cooling system to work freely.
