FIC M296 - Manual (Page 47)

Installation and Upgrade
2.3.4 Removing the CPU
The M295 / M296 features Intel Pentium 4 SFF uFCPGA Processors. It is located on the
upper left side of the system motherboard.
To install or replace the CPU, follow the steps below:
1. Before removing the CPU module, you need first to disassemble keyboard and heat sink
plate.
2. Using a flat screwdriver, turn the socket lock counter-clockwise direction to unlock CPU
from the socket.
Lock CPU
To unlock CPU, use
flat-screw driver and
turn lock counter
clockwise direction.
To lock CPU, turn
lock clockwise
direction.
Unlock CPU
Figure 2-10 CPU Assembly
3. Remove CPU and insert the preferred CPU.
4. Using a flat screwdriver, turn the socket lock clockwise direction to lock CPU onto the
socket.
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