NEC EXPRESS5800 N8403-019 User Manual - Caution

Upgrading Your System   4-7

Removing and Installing a Pentium III Processor

This subsection provides the procedures for removing and installing a

Pentium III processor in your system. The system board includes two

Pentium III ZIF sockets. The primary processor socket is shown in Figure 4-3,

A; the secondary processor socket is shown in Figure 4-3, C.  The Pentium III

processor includes a heatsink and fan assembly to efficiently dissipate heat.

Figure 4-3, B shows the location for connection of the primary heatsink fan and

Figure 4-3, D shows the location for connection of the secondary heatsink fan.

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CAUTION

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components;

place them on an antistatic surface. Modify the system board

using an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis ground.

A

B

C

D

Figure 4-3.  Removing and Installing a Pentium III Processor

Removing a Processor

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WARNING

If the system has been running, any processor and heatsink

already installed on the board will be hot. To avoid the

possibility of a burn, let the components cool for 10 minutes

before continuing with the procedures described here

1.  Power off the system and ensure it is disconnected from the AC power

source.

2.  Remove the left side panel as described earlier in this chapter.