Then, gently work the processor out of the socket, a little on each side at a time. Place the tool between the processor and the socket. If not, it can be purchased at a local computer shop or computer retail store. If you are adding a new processor, it is likely that this tool is included with the processor.

If your processor is a LIF (low insertion force) processor, you need a processor and chip remove tool to remove the processor. The arm is a small metal bar and moving the bar from a horizontal to a vertical position releases the processor. Once the heat sink is removed, if your processor uses a ZIF socket processor, locate a small arm on the side of the processor. Press down on the larger end of the clip and move it away from the processor to release one end of the clip. Next, you should notice clips on either side processor holding it in place. Most socket heat sinks have a wire to supply power to the fan, first remove this wire. If the processor is a socket processor and has an attached heat sink, it must first be removed before the processor can be removed. If a processor is already installed in the computer,to change it out, the old processor must be removed before a new processor can be added. When physically installing the processor, ensure the computer is off and that the power is disconnected.Ensure you are familiar with ESD (electrostatic discharge) and its potential dangers.Write down important information from the of the processor, such as the Model Number, Serial Number, and specifications.Otherwise, the processor might not work correctly,or at all. Whether you're installing a new processor to a new motherboard, or upgrading a processor for an existing motherboard, ensure you purchase a processor that's supported by your motherboard. First, make sure you know which motherboard your computer contains.To install a new processor in a desktop computer, review each section and follow the steps on this page. Updated: by Computer Hope Before getting started

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