Installing a Processor Upgrade
You may be able to install a processor upgrade in your computer. Contact your
HP-authorized support agent or reseller for more details about the availability of processor upgrades for your computer.
Removing the Old
1 Remove the computer's cover (refer to
Processor
2 If the heatsink is not directly attached to the processor, unclip the heatsink. (Be careful not to let the heatsink fall when
you unclip it.)
3 Unlock the socket and lift out the old processor. (Be careful not to let the processor fall when you unlock and lift it out.)
Note
Installing the New
1 Position the processor over the socket, with the processor's corner marker facing the socket's corner marker.
Processor
Locating the markers:
•
on the processor—a dot or notch ("broken" corner)
•
on the processor socket—no pin hole in the corner.
Heatsink
Certain higher speed processors may require a fan mounted on the heatsink. Contact your HP-authorized support
agent or reseller for more information.
"Removing the Cover" on page
Processor
If any thermal interface material, such as
aluminum foil or silicone, is supplied with
the heatsink or the processor, place it
carefully on the top of the processor before
installing the heatsink.
2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer
Installing a Processor Upgrade
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