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Apple Lisa XLerator 12.5/18 Installation

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  1. Apple Lisa XLerator 12.5/18 Installation, Disassembly: step 1, image 1 of 2 Apple Lisa XLerator 12.5/18 Installation, Disassembly: step 1, image 2 of 2
  2. Apple Lisa XLerator 12.5/18 Installation, Remove the CPU Board: step 2, image 1 of 2 Apple Lisa XLerator 12.5/18 Installation, Remove the CPU Board: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the CPU Board. It is marked in blue.

    • Lift up on the CPU Board's clips.

    • Lift up the CPU Board to remove.

  3. Apple Lisa XLerator 12.5/18 Installation, Remove CPU Chip: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Locate the CPU at location 13A/B/C (the big one.)

    • Remove the CPU. I used a flat head screwdriver to gently pry up the chip although there are better tools such as a Chip Remover.

  4. Apple Lisa XLerator 12.5/18 Installation, Insert the XLerator: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Insert the XLerator in the CPU's socket.

    • Ensure it "click" in all the way.

    • If the XLerator seems loose then use electrical tape at your discretion to secure it to the CPU Board.

  5. Apple Lisa XLerator 12.5/18 Installation, Reassembly: step 5, image 1 of 2 Apple Lisa XLerator 12.5/18 Installation, Reassembly: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Reinstall the CPU Board into the Lisa's Card Cage.

    • Reinstall the Lisa's Card Cage into the Lisa.

    • Reinstall the Lisa's rear panel.

  6. Apple Lisa XLerator 12.5/18 Installation, Installing the Software: step 6, image 1 of 3 Apple Lisa XLerator 12.5/18 Installation, Installing the Software: step 6, image 2 of 3 Apple Lisa XLerator 12.5/18 Installation, Installing the Software: step 6, image 3 of 3
Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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