LIF is Mexican and ZIF is white
Cutec at http://cutec.wordpress.com/2008/08/14/acer-aspire-one-zg5-hands-on-experience/#comment-77 propose the following:
Difference between ZIF and LIF is in the design, ZIF is designed to be changed less than 5 times, LIF about 20 times before breakage is expected.
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Pin 1 on the CPU is aligned with Pin 1 on the ZIF socket.
Zero Insertion Force (a socket normally used with electronic chips so they dont have to be soldered - the heat can damage them)
A CPU socket is a mechanical connection. Its main function is to serve as a connection that holds the CPU and allows it to communicate with the motherboard.
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ZIF
ZIF is used on almost all modern processors. You need to find out which socket it uses.
Zero insertion force socket
You can connect a PGA (Pin Grid Array) or PLCC (Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier) component to a zero insertion force (ZIF) socket. These components have pins on the package that can easily slide into the ZIF socket without requiring any force for insertion.
ZIF (Zero Insertion Force)
ZIF or "Zero Insertion Force" sockets allow the socket to open to receive the pin without pressure and then close around the pin to give a good, solid connection.
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PGA
Zero Insertion Force socket, the ZIF socket was designed by Intel and includes a small lever to insert and remove the computer processor.
Intel's Core 2 Duo processors utilize the Socket LGA 775 (also known as Socket T) ZIF socket. This socket features a grid of pins that connect the processor to the motherboard, allowing for efficient communication and power delivery. LGA 775 was a popular choice for various Intel processors during its time, supporting multiple generations of CPUs.
Pin 1 on the CPU is aligned with Pin 1 on the ZIF socket.