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Replacing and Adding Internal Devices

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To replace the secondary processor:

1

Turn off the system and disconnect the power cord and all external
peripheral devices.

2

Open the case. See “Opening the case” on page 18 and “Preventing static
electricity discharge” on page 17.

3

Unclip the heatsink by pressing down on the top of the clip, then pushing
the top of the clip toward the heatsink.

4

Remove the processor by pulling the lever arm slightly away from the
processor socket, then lifting it to a ninety-degree angle.

5

Lift the old processor out of the socket.

Clip

Hook

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