March 2006
Beginner to intermediate
448 pages
16h 7m
English
The exact steps required to replace a processor depend on many factors, including the type of processor, CPU cooler, motherboard, and case you are using. In the following sections, we illustrate the procedure for replacing a Socket 478 processor. Most other processors, including Socket 462 (A), Socket 754, and Socket 939 models, require similar steps. Socket 775 processors differ significantly, so we illustrate the installation of a Socket 775 processor separately.
The first step in replacing the processor is to remove the old processor. To do so, take the following steps:
Disconnect the power cord, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and other external peripherals, and move the system to a well-lit work ...
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