The Socket 462 processor is old but still capable.
Central processing units (CPUs) are the brains of a computer. All the calculations of a program are performed by the CPU. The CPU connects to the rest of the computer through a socket on the motherboard. Socket 462, also known as Socket A, is the socket used to attach the AMD K7 family of processors. The processor itself is sometimes referred to as the socket that it attaches to. Replacing a Socket 462 processor must be done carefully to avoid bending the pins.
Instructions
1. Unplug the fan power connector. It will be plugged into a power socket on the motherboard. You can find this socket by tracing the wire that is attached to the CPU fan.
2. Unlatch the fan/heat sink combination from the motherboard by carefully pulling one of the metal strips off the nylon socket. The fan/heat sink combination will pop up slightly and can now be easily pulled free.
3. Lift the lever arm on the side of the Socket 462 to release the CPU.
4. Pull the CPU free.
5. Replace the CPU with the replacement Socket 462 processor. Be careful to line up the pins in the hole precisely, or they may bend when you close the lever arm.
6. Close the lever arm to fasten the processor in place.
7. Attach the fan/heat sink combination by attaching one side of the metal band to the nylon socket and pressing the heat sink against the processor. Then press the other side of the metal band firmly against the socket to create a strong attachment.
8. Plug in the fan power cable. The replacement is now complete.
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