Removal
System Cover
Identify the system cover highlighted in blue.
Using a flat head or a Phillips screwdriver, rotate the lock counterclockwise to the unlock position.
Lift the release latch until the system cover slides back.
Lift the cover from the system.
Air shroud
Identify the air shroud highlighted in blue
Hold the edges of the air shroud, and lift the air shroud out of the system.
Heat sink
Identify the heat sink highlighted in blue
Loosen the captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board. Loosen in reverse order.
Lift the heat sink from the system.
If you are using an existing heat sink, remove the thermal grease on the heat sink by using a clean lint-free cloth.
Processor
Identify the processor highlighted in blue
Loosen the middle screw to release the retention frame.
Hold and lift the retention frame upwards and rotate it slightly pass the vertical position(105 degrees).
Release the processor socket rail frame by holding both blue tabs to lift the blue latches.
Holding the handle on the carrier frame, slide the tray out of the rail frame.
Install
Processor
Identify the processor location highlighted in blue
Holding the handle of the carrier frame, slide the tray into the processor socket rail frame until firmly seated.
Holding both of blue tabs to push the rail frame down until the blue latches lock into place.
Secure the retention frame by holding down the retention frame.
Tighten the middle screw to lock the retention frame.
Heat sink
Identify the heat sink location highlighted in blue
Use the thermal grease syringe included with your kit to apply the grease in a thin spiral on the top of the processor.
Align the screws on the heat sink with the standoff screws on the system board.
Tighten the captive screws to secure the heat sink to the system board.
Air shroud
Identify the cooling shroud location highlighted in blue
Align the slot on the air shroud with the standoff on the system.
Lower the air shroud into the system until it is firmly seated.
System Cover
Identify the system cover location highlighted in blue.
Align the tabs on the system cover with the guide slots on the system and slide the system cover.
Close the system cover release latch.
Using a flat head or Phillips screwdriver, rotate the lock clockwise to the lock position.