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ZIF socket

Intel 80486 processorShort for Zero Insertion Force socket, the ZIF socket was designed by Intel and includes a small lever to insert and remove the computer processor. Using the lever allows a user to add and remove a computer processor without any tools. In the picture to the right, is an Intel OverDrive socket and an example of what a ZIF socket may look like.

Also see: FC-PGA, LIF socket, Processor definitions, Socket

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