A motherboard
A Compaq Socket 462 is a desktop computer system manufactured by Compaq that uses the socket 462 infrastructure for its processor. Socket 462 is a standard made by AMD that supports Athlon and Duron processors. There are three things that can be upgraded on a compaq socket 462 to improve performance: replace the motherboard, replace processor, and replace the RAM.
Instructions
Removing the Motherboard with Processor and RAM from the Computer
1. Unplug the computer to reduce the risk of electric shock, then remove the side panel to access the inside of the computer.
2. Disconnect any connected components to the motherboard including hard drives, disc drives, and the power supply.
3. Unscrew and remove the PCI cards from the motherboard. The PCI cards are the long boards inserted into the motherboard. The screw is where the card meets the left hand side of the case.
4. Unclip and remove the fan duct from the motherboard. The fan duct is the large, curved plastic piece running from the inside of the back of the case, over top of the fan/processor unit.
5. Unscrew the motherboard from the case and remove it. The screws are along the edges of the motherboard and there may be one or two in the middle of the case. If the motherboard cannot be easily be removed from the case, there may be a screw that still needs to be removed.
Attaching the new RAM and Processor to the new motherboard
6. Align the processor to the motherboard using the arrow in one of the corners of the processor and on the motherboard. Holding the processor by its edges, place it on the socket on the motherboard, then clip it in using the retaining clip on the motherboard. Do not force the processor if it does not seem to fit easily.
7. Place the cooling unit (heatsink/fan) on top of the processor then screw it in or clip it to the motherboard. Whether there are screws or clips depends on the system.
8. Install the RAM. To the right of the processor there are two slots roughly four inches in length. Place the RAM into the slot, then push the top and bottom edges of the RAM at the same time to clip it in. The RAM can only go in one way, so if it does not fit at first, turn it over and try again.
Installing the new motherboard (with RAM and processor) in the case
9. Place the motherboard in the case. Make sure the input/output connectors (such as the keyboard and mouse connectors) of the motherboard go towards the back of the case.
10. Screw the motherboard to the case. The screw holes should go along the edges of the motherboard and possibly one or two in the middle. Refer to the motherboard user guide for specific screw locations.
11. Connect the power supply to the motherboard.
12. Connect the hard drive(s) and disc drive(s) to the motherboard.
13. Insert the PCI cards into the motherboard and screw them to the case to secure them. The PCI cards can only be inserted one way, with the input/output connectors facing the back of the case.
14. Close the side panel.
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