Things You'll Need:
- computer
- screwdriver
- ESD ground strap
- thermal heat sink compound
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Step 1
Before you do anything to the computer, put on the ESD ground strap. If you do not use a ground strap, you take the risk of damaging your processor and other components on the motherboard by shocking them with an electro-static discharge. If you have never used a ground strap before, read the directions on connecting it to a ground source.
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Step 2
Open the computer that you will be changing the processor in. You may need to remove screws or flip levers to remove the side panel or complete outer housing.
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Step 3
The processor should have a fan and heat sink on it. Some fans may be attached to the heat sink with a metal clip and others may use screws.
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Step 4
Remove the heat sink. It may held on with a metal clip. It should also have a white heat sink compound that may make it stick to the processor.
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Step 5
There should be a lever on one of the sides of the processor socket. When the lever is locked open, remove the processor with your fingers. Remove the new processor from it's ESD packaging and place the removed processor into the ESD packaging.
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Step 6
Position the new processor into the socket. Play close attention to the orientation of the chip. One corner should have a 45 degree notch in it. Look for the same 45 degree notch in the socket and line it up with the notch on the processor.
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Step 7
Release the lever to lock the processor into place. Replace the heat sink on to the new processor. There may be adequate heat sink compound on the heat sink. If there isn't add some to the heat sink.
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Step 8
Replace the locking lever and fan. Replace the side or outer housing of the computer. Remove the ESD ground strap.
