Terminology

A mounting socket is a component used in place of soldering when attaching CPUs and similar devices to a motherboard, such as in PCs. The primary purpose of using a mounting socket is to facilitate future replacements or upgrades of the device. It provides a means for easily attaching and detaching the package (PKG), though it’s important to note that the number of times a package can be inserted and removed is generally limited. This limitation is due to the wear and tear on the socket and package contacts over repeated use.