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Before picking up the processor cartridge, reduce static
discharge by touching the metal chassis of the system unit.
2. Align the cartridge with the guides in the retention mechanism (see the
following figure). The cooling fan faces the rear of the chassis.
3. Insert the cartridge into the retention mechanism and evenly press down on
the cartridge until it is fully seated in the Slot 1 connector.
4. Align the retaining bar with the top of the cartridge and evenly press down
on the bar until it snaps in place on the cartridge (see the following figure).
Installing the Celeron or Pentium III Processor
A – Retaining Bar
B – Processor Cartridge
5. Connect the cooling fan cable to its connector on the system board.
6. If you have installed a processor that runs at a different speed that the
previous processor, you must change the processor speed in BIOS. Continue
with step 4 in "Changing Processor Speed" in Section 4. If the new
processor runs at the same speed, continue with the step below.
7. Replace the system unit cover (see "Replacing the Cover").
! CAUTION
C – Retention Mechanism
D – Slot 1 Connector
Disassembly and Reassembly 3-15
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