The central processing unit is a key piece of equipment in a personal computer. If damaged, it must be replaced with an identical or similar model.
Necessary
Speccy
Instructions
Step 1
To ensure stable serial production of computers, certain standards for motherboards have been developed. They include several basic characteristics. One of them is the presence of a specific socket (socket) for installing the central processor. Install the Everest or Speccy program. Launch it and go to the "CPU" menu.
Step 2
If you have selected the Speccy utility, then find the "Construct" field in the menu that opens and see its description. This is the name of the socket. If you are unable to install the program on this computer, then go to the website of the processor or motherboard manufacturer and look there for the necessary information.
Step 3
Purchase a CPU with the connector you need. Remember that some DA models are sold together with a cooling radiator and cooler. Turn off your computer. Disconnect the power cable from the case of the system unit.
Step 4
Open the cover of the unit. Unplug the fan power cable that goes to the motherboard. Remove the mounting screws or open the latch holding the heat sink against the processor. Remove the heatsink and remove the CPU from the socket.
Step 5
Replace it with a new CPU. Prepare the heatsink for installation on the CPU. Apply a small amount of new thermal paste to the surface that will be in contact with the processor. Don't use too much paste. This can damage the CPU.
Step 6
Install the cooling radiator and secure it. Connect power to the cooler. Wait about thirty minutes, letting the thermal paste dry slightly. Turn on your computer and wait for the operating system to load. Install drivers for the new CPU. This procedure is recommended even if you are using a model similar to the previous CPU model.
