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Motherboard
TO REMOVE A CPU
1. Shut down and open the ColorPASS (see page 4-4 and page 4-5).
2. Position the ColorPASS so that it is laying on its side and the components inside the
chassis are facing up.
3. Remove the CPU fan cable from motherboard connector FAN1 or FAN4.
4. Remove the CPU cooling assembly:
Be aware that both the cooling assembly and the CPU may be very hot. You may have to
let the components cool before attempting to remove them.
5. Lift the CPU socket lever to release the CPU from the socket (see Figure 4-21 on
page 4-38).
6. Grasp the CPU by its edges and gently lift it from the socket.
•Move the levers on the clamp to
the open position (spine up).
•Use a small flathead screwdriver
to bend the four hooks out of the
slots in the bracket one at a time.
Make sure not to damage the
motherboard as you bend the
hooks out of the bracket.
• Lift the cooling assembly off the
CPU socket and set it aside.
Lever open
Bracket
Clamp
Hooks
(2 of 4)
Lever open
Slot
Hook