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127080 2003-03-10 06:33:00 I'm looking at replacing my amd 1600+ with a amd 2400+. I'd like to install it myself - I've done a bit of reading on it.
Has anyone had any experience installing CPU's? Are their any potential problems I should be aware of?
Thanks in advance.
Paul.
pavlr (3220)
127081 2003-03-10 06:36:00 One word static mikebartnz (21)
127082 2003-03-10 06:41:00 Yes, Make sure your mobo can take it!! Chilling_Silence (9)
127083 2003-03-10 06:44:00 Installing the cpu in a zif socket is dead easy, it's fitting the heatsink properly that can be more difficult. The spring clips exert quite a large force, so care is needed, and the motherboard must be taken out and laid on a flat surface to do this.
Have a look here:
www.duxcw.com
Terry Porritt (14)
127084 2003-03-12 08:09:00 Be VERY careful using screwdrivers or other tools to try to make the heatsink fit. I had a friend who's screwdriver slipped, and smashed a hole in the motherboard.

I don't think the motherboard worked again ever since.
somebody (208)
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