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Beginners Guide: How To Install/Remove AMD Socket FM1 CPU and Heatsink
Beginners Guide: How To Install/Remove AMD Socket FM1 CPU and Heatsink - PCSTATS
We thought we'd run off a quick DIY Guide illustrating the procedure for installing a socket FM1 AMD processor for the benefit of our readers. If you are planning on building a AMD based computer anytime soon, bookmark this PCSTATS Guide now.
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Cleaning Thermal Compound

It's good habit to always apply fresh thermal compound when installing a heatsink and wipe off old thermal compound immediately. The stuff is messy and hard to clean out of clothing, so wipe your hands off on paper towel thoroughly.

It's much easier to wipe the chip clean while it's held by the socket, so grab some paper towel and wipe the thermal compound off the surface of the AMD socket FM1 processor now.

To remove the AMD socket FM1 processor, unlock the socket by lifting up the metal socket cam lever 90 degrees.

There are markings on the corner of the FM1 socket to indicate locked and unlocked positions, should you be unsure.

Hold the processor by its edges with your thumb and forefinger and lift the CPU vertically out of the socket.

Immediately place the processor back in the chip carrier that came with the CPU box or onto a piece of antistatic foam.

Close the metal socket cam lever arm, and you're done! The motherboard should go back into it's antistatic bag if it's been removed from the case.

The steps outlined in this PCSTATS DIY Guide work for both AMD socket FM1 and AMD socket AM2/AM2+/AM3/AM3+ processors.

What's the Best Socket FM1 Heatsink?

Our sister site Frostytech.com has some good recommendations on the best AMD compatible heatsinks, have at Frostytech's Top 5 Heatsinks chart if you're looking to upgrade your CPU cooler.

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Contents of Article: AMD A8-3850
 Pg 1.  Beginners Guide: How To Install/Remove AMD Socket FM1 CPU and Heatsink
 Pg 2.  Installing an FM1 Processor Safely
 Pg 3.  Inserting the socket FM1 CPU Correctly
 Pg 4.  Installing the Socket FM1 Heatsink
 Pg 5.  Connecting the Heatsink Fan Power Cable
 Pg 6.  Uninstalling Socket FM1 Heatsinks and Processors Safely
 Pg 7.  — Cleaning Thermal Compound

 
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