Upgrade CPU Speed
Upgrading the Central Processing Unit, or CPU speed of a computer is a process that can be completed in about a half hour. The CPU is designed to direct the operating software and computer programs to the right areas of the computer. In order to speed up the performance of the computer, you can replace the old CPU chip with an upgraded, larger capacity chip that allows the system to work faster. You can upgrade the CPU speed of the computer yourself, saving you time and money.
Instructions
1. Remove the power cord of the computer from the electrical outlet. Unplug the power cord from the back of the computer case by hand.
2. Unfasten the screws on the back of the computer case that are holding the cover onto the case with a screwdriver. Take the cover off of the computer case by moving it forward and setting the cover off to the side.
3. Locate the CPU chip under the heatsink fan that is plugged into the motherboard. Find the electrical wiring cord that runs from the fan into the motherboard.
4. Unplug the electrical wiring connector from the motherboard socket by hand. Remove the heatsink fan by lifting it off the CPU chip by hand.
5. Lift the lever on the side of the CPU chip and remove the chip from the motherboard by hand. Upgrade the CPU chip by attaching the new chip into the motherboard and pressing the lever down to lock it into place.
6. Place two small drops of thermal compound onto the top of the CPU chip with a small syringe. Spread the thermal compound over the top of the chip by hand with a latex glove.
7. Attach the heatsink fan over the top of the new CPU chip by pressing down firmly on the fan until you hear the pins snap into place on the motherboard. Plug the electrical wiring connector into the motherboard socket.
8. Slide the cover back onto the computer case and secure the cover with screws. Attach the power cord into the back of the computer case.
9. Plug the computer power cord into the electrical outlet.
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