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    Removing CPU

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Babyboy, Nov 15, 2006.

  1. Babyboy

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    Hi everyone,

    I'm in the process of removing the CPU from a P-M and got a question. Do I need a CPU vacuum hand pump to do so? Can I just carefully use my fingers and slowly remove the CPU upward? Need some advice.

    Thanks
     
    Babyboy, Nov 15, 2006
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Assuming it is a ZIF socket, you should be able to carefully grab the chip by the sides and lift it directly up. I've done this on a few machines with no harm.
     
    Greg, Nov 15, 2006
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  3. miner

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    Yeah, the sockets do not need any force to remove. Just unlock the socket and gently lift the cpu with you fingers.
     
    miner, Nov 15, 2006
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