Removal
System Cover
Identify the system cover highlighted in blue.
Using a flat head or a Phillips screwdriver, rotate the lock counter clockwise.
Lift the latch till the system cover slides back.
Hold the cover on both sides, and lift the cover away from the system.
Air shroud
Identify the air shroud highlighted in blue
Holding the touch points, lift the cooling shroud away from the system.
Heatsink
Identify the heatsink highlighted in blue
Loosen the first and second screws three turns then third screw and fourth screw three turns.
Loosen the captive screws 1 and 2 completely.
Loosen the captive screws 3 and 4 completely.
Lift the heat sink from the system.
Place the heat sink on a flat surface with the processor side facing up
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 CPU highlighted in blue
Using a T20, Loosen the screws to release the force plate.
Lift the force plate that secure the processor.
Release the processor socket rail frame by lifting up the blue latches.
Holding the blue tab on the processor tray, slide the tray out of the rail frame.
Install
Processor
Identify the CPU location highlighted in blue
Holding the blue tab on the processor tray, slide the tray into the processor socket rail frame until firmly seated.
Push the rail frame down until the blue latches lock into place.
Secure the force plate to the processor socket base
Using a T20, Tighten the screws in the sequential order. When all three screws are fully threaded, the socket is then actuated.
Heatsink
Identify the heatsink 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 heat sink with the screw holes on the processor plate. The captive screws on the heat sink should align with the screw holes on the processor plate.
Partially tighten the first and second screws then third screw and fourth screws (approximately 3 turns).
Tighten the captive screws 1 and 2 completely.
Tighten the captive screws 3 and 4 completely.
Air shroud
Identify the cooling shroud location highlighted in blue
Align the tabs on the air shroud with the slots 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.
Push the system cover latch down.
Using a flat head or Phillips screwdriver, rotate the lock clockwise.