ZIF connectors are widely used in today’s computers, and especially in laptops because of their small size. Like ZIF sockets, they are also permanently installed (soldered) to the computer’s system board, which means that they can not be removed without special equipment.
ZIF or zero insertion force is the standard designed by Intel and used in the manufacturing of IC sockets. The main purpose of the ZIF connectors is to avoid problems, caused by applying force to the integrated circuits upon insertion or extraction from the IC socket. As you may know most of the IC sockets [...]
In this short guide I will try to explain how to install socket AM3 CPU and heat sink into your motherboard in a few easy steps. Installing a CPU should be easy task, but before you start there are several important things to consider. First make sure that you have suitable motherboard and AM3 processor. [...]
The processor is perhaps one of the most important components in a computer, because it’s critical for the overall performance of your system. Upgrading the CPU will certainly enhance the performance of your system, but before you start anything, you should pay attention to some important things. First, you have to decide do you really [...]
Today I will try explain to you how to clean your optical drive. When I say clean I mean cleaning the optical part of the device, which is much more sensitive to dust and grime, than the mechanical part, which you will hardly ever need to clean. As maybe some of you know optical drives [...]
