answersLogoWhite

0

The first step to getting to the CPU is to unplug the computer. Open the left side of the computer if it is a tower, or the top if it is a desktop. Attach an ESD(Electro-Static Discharge) strap to the pc case, then to yourself. Unplug the fan just next to the power supply from the motherboard. Remove the fan from the computer via clips. When you have removed the fan, examine the heat sink. The heat sink is the aluminum vented/slotted block that the fan was hiding. After you have examined and figured out how the heat sink is held in place, carefully remove it from the computer. Now you have exposed the CPU. The CPU may be held in by a small metal arm on the side of it or may have a square metal ring. You can gently lift the CPU out of the motherboard after you have released what is locking it in place. You can figure out how to remove these parts carefully and without incident if you look at them close enough.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

How would you describe the functions of CPU?

The function of the CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the heart of the computer. Everything the computer needs to do has to go through the CPU. The CPU tells the computer what to do, when to do it, and how to do it.


What is the purpose of the CPU in computer?

CPU stands for central processing unit. As the name implies, the CPU processes everything the computer does and handles everything that goes on in a computer. The CPU is often referred to as the brain of the computer since everything goes through the CPU first. The purpose of the CPU is to read machine language and do what it is told by it. The machine code are the directions on what the CPU should do, but the CPU is needed in order to read this code.


A computer's CPU and hard drive are found in the?

A computer's CPU and hard drive are found in theD. system unit


What is the computer function whereas the computer does its thinking?

I would have to say the CPU, the CPU is needed with any computer. If the CPU doesn't have a fan or heat sink it'll kill your computer, kinda like your brain


What is framework for multimedia system?

CPU is main part of computer,or it is brain of computer,CPU is the most important element of a computer system. The CPU also know as, Processor, central processor,microprocessor,it is a brain of computer.


Does a computer have a brain?

If a computer has a "brain", it would be the CPU, or Central Processing Unit.


How do you reboot after the CPU burn out?

If your CPU is fried then you need to get a new CPU to turn your computer back on.


What tasks are carried out by CPU?

cpu controls the logic and arithmetic operations and cpu is the brain of the computer


Computer is the acronym for what?

CPU


What is a CPU in games?

Computer


IS the CPU the temporary storage location for all the data and instructions the computer needs when it is running?

No. The CPU is NOT a storage device. It is where the computer does the "thinking" and actual data processing. In fact, the CPU IS the computer itself.


Why Often your CPU process reaches 100 and system hangs what can you do?

You want you computer to use 100% of your CPU. The more CPU your computer uses, the faster it is working.