How to update my processor

One way to improve the performance of your computer is to update your processor . The processor is the brain of the computer. The ability to update the computer's processor depends on the computer's motherboard. A motherboard is only capable of supporting a specific range of processor speeds and this range varies between the plates. Most commercial computer manufacturers tend to sell their computers with the processor installed with a speed that is already at the high end of the support range, making a major processor upgrade without having to upgrade the entire motherboard. Consult the documentation that came with your computer or check the manufacturer's website to see the range of processors and processor type compatible with your system.

• Screwdriver
• Static grounding strap
• Small flat-tip screwdriver
• Thermal grease
• Alcohol
• Cotton swabs

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To update your processor, first turn off the computer and disconnect all cables from the back of the tower.

two

Move your computer tower to a flat, well-lit surface. If possible, you should be in a room without carpets. This will help reduce the chances of an accidental static electricity discharge, which can damage the equipment components.

3

Remove the side access panel from the tower of your computer. On some computers, you may have to remove one or two screws from the back of the computer to remove the access panel. Consult the equipment documentation for the specific process.

4

Remove the processor fan. The heat sink is a copper or aluminum device that attaches to the top of your processor to dissipate the heat generated when the processor is running. The fan connected to the heat sink helps disperse the heat that is removed through the heat sink. To remove the heat sink, disconnect the power cord that leads to the motherboard, lift the two retaining levers on the sides of the heat sink, and then carefully lift the processor. If you are unable to lift the retention levers by hand, carefully use your flat-head screwdriver to pry the levers open. If you have disabled the retention lever and the heat sink still does not lift, it may be fused with the processor. However, there is a way to eliminate the processor or heat sink device without risk of damage. See the Tips section for details, otherwise proceed to the next step.

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Lift the processor retention lever until the processor lock is deactivated. Your processor will move a little when the lever is lifted. Then you can lift the processor from the socket.

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Carefully insert the new processor into the socket . The processor only fits into the socket one way, so make sure the pins are aligned with the ports in the socket. Do not force it. The processor should fall freely in the ports. If you push it, it is likely to bend the bolts and damage the processor. Once the processor is properly positioned, lower the retention lever to fix the processor on the system board.

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Wet cotton swabs in alcohol and gently scrub any heat paste residue from the heat sink.

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Place a small amount of new thermal paste in the center of the processor and replace the heat sink. Plug the heat sink / fan power cable back into the motherboard.

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Replace the side access panel to the tower, and reconnect all cables.

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Start the computer.

• If you find that your heat sink is stuck to your processor, you can loosen the heater up. The best way to do this is to connect the heat sink / fan back to the motherboard. Reconnect the power cable to the tower and turn on the computer. Let it run for about 10 minutes, and then turn off the computer, quickly and unplug the power cord. Subsequently, lift the processor heat sink. Use gloves when doing so, as the heat sink heats up.
• Always use a static cord when working on the internal parts of a computer.