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CPU socket
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provides mechanical and electrical connections between a microprocessor and a printed circuit board
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Encyclopedic overview
Socket AM5, a land grid array socket Socket AM2+, a pin grid array socket
In computer hardware, a CPU socket or CPU slot contains one or more mechanical components providing mechanical and electrical connections between a microprocessor and a printed circuit board (PCB). This allows for placing and replacing the central processing unit (CPU) without soldering.
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